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Understanding 2026 Tax Changes and Your Financial Plan
A quick overview of how tax complexity can impact financial plans
William Hubbard
2 hours ago3 min read


Thinking Critically about Gold and Silver in an Investment Portfolio
As we enter 2026, Gold and Silver have experienced an incredible run up. We explore how investors should think about these precious metals.
William Hubbard
18 hours ago5 min read


7 Investment Themes to Watch for 2026
A quick overview of potentially interesting investment themes for 2026.
William Hubbard
Jan 159 min read


Why We Care What the Federal Reserve Says
Why we care about what the Federal Reserve says and its impact on the fixed-income and equity markets.
William Hubbard
Sep 2, 20253 min read


Thinking About Concentration Risk and the "Magnificent 7"
Magnificent 7 stocks are becoming a larger part of major indices. Despite recent strong performance, investing risks are growing.
William Hubbard
Aug 21, 20256 min read


Social Security - Is it even worth it to plan for?
For nearly nine decades, Social Security has served as a cornerstone of American retirement security. However, as demographic shifts...
William Hubbard
Aug 1, 20255 min read


Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Your Investments: Navigating Volatility in 2025
Trump’s new tariffs spark market volatility. What investors need to know about trade policy, portfolio strategy, and staying invested.
William Hubbard
Apr 4, 20256 min read


Mixed Signals - Consumer Sentiment and the Economy
Consumers are reacting to varying economic signals along with market volatility
William Hubbard
Mar 19, 20254 min read


Is the Uproar Over Tariffs, Politics, and Trade Justified?
Quick overview on tariffs and trade policy surround market tensions this week
William Hubbard
Mar 7, 20254 min read


Market Update - January 2025
Markets rose in January through a variety of headlines representing uncertainty generated with the incoming administration
William Hubbard
Feb 6, 20254 min read


Presidential Inauguration Impact on Investors
President Trump’s inauguration marks a significant political shift amid market and economic uncertainty. The stock market had rallied as...
William Hubbard
Jan 28, 20256 min read


How Does a Trump Victory Impact Investments?
Trump wins the 2024 election. How does this victory impact your investments and how should we think about the coming weeks and years?
William Hubbard
Nov 8, 20246 min read


Tax Proposals and Election Impacts on Investors
With less than two months until the presidential election, the policy platforms for President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala...
William Hubbard
Sep 10, 20246 min read


Perspectives on the Recent Market Sell-Off
To paraphrase Ernest Hemingway, shifts in the stock market often occur “gradually, then suddenly.” Over the past month, the market has...
William Hubbard
Aug 5, 20247 min read


How Consumer Spending Supports the Economy and Markets
Consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy, constituting over two-thirds of our nearly $28 trillion GDP. When consumers spend...
William Hubbard
Feb 21, 20244 min read


Loss Aversion and the Impact of Sequence of Returns
The S&P 500 index recently closed above 5,000 and set a new all-time high, less than three years after it first crossed the 4,000 mark....
William Hubbard
Feb 14, 20244 min read


How the Budget Battle in Washington Impacts Investors
The battle over the federal budget in Washington is adding to political uncertainty at a time when investors are already nervous about...
William Hubbard
Jan 24, 20244 min read


5 Insights to You Understand Markets in 2024
Perhaps the most important lesson of 2023 for everyday investors is that news headlines and economic events don't always impact markets in o
William Hubbard
Jan 24, 20246 min read


Why Investors Need Perspective on the Soft-Landing Debate
Stock and bond markets struggled during the first trading week of 2024 as investors questioned the probability of a "soft landing" and...
William Hubbard
Jan 8, 20245 min read


Household Net Worth Hits All-Time High
The strength of consumer spending and household balance sheets has been a bright spot in an otherwise challenging market and economic...
William Hubbard
Nov 8, 20234 min read
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