This is the headline from CNBC on September 20, after the Federal Reserve meeting. It should come as no surprise that the Fed intends to keep interest
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By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire We can’t see into the future. At best, we can try to predict what’s going to happen based on what’s happened
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By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire The SECURE Act is the common name for the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement” Act and was
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By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire Heading into 2023, we have been positive on gold and silver’s prospects after a muted performance in 2022. As
Q2 Overview: A Pause in Rate Hikes, Falling Inflation, and a Resilient Economy Power Stocks Higher in the Second Quarter
The S&P 500 ended the second quarter and first half of 2023 at a 14-month high, and most major stock indices logged solid gains in the second
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By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire The digital dollar is upon us. In recent years, the introduction of cryptocurrencies and digital assets has
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By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire Throughout your career, retirement has likely been a long-awaited dream. It’s the time when you can enjoy more
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By Matthew Gaude & Shawn McGuire We’ve all heard the warning: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. In the world of finance, we speak to the
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By Shawn McGuire & Matthew Gaude It’s hard to open up a newspaper these days and not see a scary story about the debt ceiling debate. The Biden