Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – When Will Inflation Heat Up?
In the latest Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, examine the recent narrative that inflation is about to spike again — and explain why the actual data says otherwise. While tariff concerns and headline warnings have investors on ed …
Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) Worksheet
IRMAA, or the income-related monthly adjustment amount, is an extra amount you need to pay on top of Medicare Part B and Part D premiums based on your income. It’s never too early to start planning for these additional payments. This guide will help you identify some IRMAA planning points a …
Market Commentary: S&P 500 Approaching All-Time High but US Economic Momentum Slowing
Inching Closer to New Highs Stocks had some drama last week as the president of the United States and the world’s richest man had a very public falling out, but that did little to slow down the bull market. The S&P 500 is now just a chip shot away from new highs, something that was …
Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – What Could Trip Up the Bull
In the latest Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist chat about markets climbing sharply off April lows and discuss what could derail this bull run. From housing weakness to tariff uncertainty, they explore the real risks that could tri …
Market Commentary: Stocks Have a Very Merry Month of May
What a Month! At the start of the month investors were still battered from March and April volatility and uncertainty around trade and the economy. As we noted at the start of the month though, stocks were extremely oversold and any good news (which we expected) could spark a big rally. Sur …
The Role of Technology in Modern Charitable Giving Strategies
The digital revolution has affected nearly every activity we engage in. Philanthropy is no exception. Although sophisticated tech solutions have been slower to reach the nonprofit world than some other sectors, their arrival was inevitable. Today, they can help make charitable giving a simp …
Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – You are the Smart Money
In the latest Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, challenge the conventional wisdom around who really qualifies as the “smart money.” While institutional investors have historically held that title, the hosts make a comp …
Market Commentary: Looking Back on a Near-Bear Market
The S&P 500 fell 2.6% last week, falling the last three days of the week heading into the long holiday weekend after climbing on Monday and Tuesday. Declines were primarily caused by a fresh round of tariff threats, including 50% on the European Union (delayed over the weekend to July 9 …
What You Need to Do Leading Up to Retirement
Thinking about retiring soon? Make sure you’re prepared for the big transition by watching our What You Need to Do Leading Up to Retirement webinar, now available on-demand.
Market Commentary: Stocks Climb on Greater Clarity, but Rate Uncertainty Remains Elevated
What a week last week was, as the S&P 500 gained more than 3% on Monday after a 90-day pause in tariffs with China was announced. Incredibly, stocks gained the next four days as well. March 2003 was the last time we saw a Monday that strong, followed by the next four days green as …
