Outside the Lines
OVERVIEW Markets moved lower last week, with all three major U.S. indexes finishing in negative territory. The S&P 500 fell 0.80%, the NASDAQ declined 0.66%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.57%. Year to date, the major indexes remain firmly...
Time Is Money Again
For the past few years, savers had it easy. Money market funds and short-term Treasury bills paid more than almost anything else in the bond market, and you didn’t have to lock your money up to get it. There was no decision to make. All that has started to...
Financial Focus – September 9th, 2026
Check out this week’s Financial Focus as Nate Kreinbrink and Andy Fergurson break down important upcoming tax deadlines and why waiting until the last minute could cost you. Plus, learn how an IRS online account can make it easier to access payments, transcripts, notices, refunds, and more.
The Math Gets Harder on the Way Back
One of the most overlooked realities of investing is that market losses and gains are not symmetrical. John Nelson shares insights on how steep declines demand significantly higher growth rates to return to break even.