President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, although the endorsement does not necessarily mean she will win the nomination. The change in the Democratic ticket does not change our fundamental view of the e …
As you reflect on the past year in preparation to meet with your accountant, consider these loopholes that may help you dodge the taxman. Get our step-by-step guide. Download Guide
By Scott Keegan, CFP®, ChFC®, COO & Wealth Advisor Personally, I hate the cold, but my love for the Kansas City Chiefs is greater. Recently my wife, Claire, and I went to the Chiefs and Dolphins Playoff game and let me tell you, it was cold! The temperature at kickoff was a bitter -4 de …
As Goes January, So Goes the Year “There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know.” — Harry S. Truman The S&P 500 Index gained 1.7% in January (total return) after a slow start to the year. S&P 500 gains in January have historically signaled above-average retur …
Stocks are high. The economy is strong. There’s even talk of lower Fed rates. Is there anything investors should be worried about? Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese answer these questions and more: Are stocks up too high? Wha …
In 2022, positive economic data typically led to a sell-off in the stock market, and weak data often led to a rally. This was due to the overriding worry that better data meant the Federal Reserve would hike rates and weak data meant it might cut. That wasn’t normal market behavior, and we …
By Nick Gertsema, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®, AIF®, CEO & Wealth Advisor I had some time to sit East of St. Joseph where I had a great panoramic view of the part of town I grew up in. As I looked to the right, I saw the steeple of Wyatt Park Baptist Church. My mind immediately …
