In this article, John Simmons, CFA, Deputy Chief Investment Officer for StrategIQ, discusses the recent shift in focus at the Federal Reserve from inflation to
Amid the 1,650-page, $1.7 trillion omnibus spending legislation passed by Congress and signed by President Biden were several provisions affecting work
It is a good time to be an American tourist in Europe. Earlier this month, the euro briefly dipped below parity with the dollar for the first time in two
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Stocks rallied last week as investor spirits lifted thanks to a better-than-expected start to the second-quarter earnings season. The Dow Jones Industrial
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With the stock market seemingly hitting new record highs every day and mortgage rates near record lows, you may be wondering if you should pick up a second home
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If you are charitably-inclined or if you are looking for ways to minimize income or estate taxes, charitable giving is an important financial and estate ...
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I have always struggled with the use of the term "funding" as it pertains to trust planning. In reality, a more appropriate term would be transferring, but the
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Much of the recent buzz around issues like inflation has focused on the terrible numbers we see being reported. But the thing is, there’s nothing sacred about
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As recent letters to taxpayers who might be eligible for the advance child tax credit indicated would happen, the IRS is in the midst of launching online
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We witnessed a flurry of legislation in 2020-2021 meant to help Americans cope with the financial fallout from the pandemic. While many of the provisions in the
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Stocks traded in a narrow range in May, with technology and other high-valuation companies under selling pressure. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.93%
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The term herd instinct refers to a phenomenon where people join groups and follow the actions of others under the assumption that other individuals have already
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