Medicare Open Enrollment 2026 begins October 15, and while that may feel like plenty of time, preparing early can give you more time to organize your information, understand your current coverage, and identify questions you may want to address once…
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August 7, 2026 Market Recap & Outlook: Payrolls Fall, Hike Odds Tumble, and the Market Soars. A Hormuz Deal Comes Into View.
The economy lost 23,000 jobs in July against forecasts for a gain of 80,000, the first decline since February, and traders slashed the odds of a September rate hike. Stocks staged their strongest week of the summer, with the S&P…
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5 Signs It May Be Time to Work with a Financial Advisor
Retirement planning has changed dramatically over the past few decades. Previous generations often retired with a pension, Social Security benefits, and a relatively straightforward financial picture. Today, many Americans are responsible for building their own retirement savings, managing investment portfolios,…
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July 31, 2026 Market Recap & Outlook: Fed Split, Treasury Yields Surge, Microsoft Earnings Lift Markets.
The July 31, 2026 Market Recap delivered one of the most eventful weeks of the year for investors. A rare 9-3 Federal Reserve vote kept interest rates unchanged but revealed growing disagreement among policymakers, while long-term Treasury yields climbed to…
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One Year After the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Pre-Retirees and Retirees Should Know in 2026
One year ago, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) became law, introducing one of the most significant federal tax overhauls in recent years. While much of the early attention focused on the legislation itself, the conversation has now shifted…
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July 24, 2026 Market Recap & Outlook: Oil Crosses $100 as the War Finds a Second Sea. Tesla and Alphabet Rattle the Megacaps.
The July 24, 2026 Market Recap saw investors navigate rising oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty, major corporate earnings, and renewed questions surrounding Federal Reserve policy. The conflict expanded to the Red Sea as Houthi militants declared a maritime embargo and attacked…
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Aging in Place: Can Your Retirement Plan Support Staying Home?
For many Americans, retirement isn’t about finding a new place to live—it’s about continuing to enjoy the home they’ve already built. After years of creating memories, building equity, and becoming part of a community, it’s no surprise that many retirees…
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July 17, 2026 Market Recap & Outlook: Inflation Finally Cools, the Banks Deliver, and the AI Trade Cracks.
The July 17, 2026 Market Recap written by Matthew Rice, CFA, CAIA, Chief Investment Officer at Goldstone Financial Group, reflected a week shaped by several closely watched economic developments, including new inflation data, the start of second-quarter earnings season, and…
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Finding Purpose in Retirement: Five Ways to Make the Most of Your Time
For decades, finding purpose in retirement wasn’t the primary concern. Retirement planning often centered around one important question: “Will I have enough money to retire?” It’s an important question—but once retirement begins, many people discover another question deserves just as…
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July 10, 2026 Market Recap & Outlook: The Ceasefire Breaks. The Market Doesn’t. A Record Listing Opens Earnings Season.
The peace between Washington and Tehran came apart this week: Iran attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States answered with strikes on roughly 80 targets, and oil jumped 5%. Equities climbed anyway behind a powerful…
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