Bumps in the Road
The Fed went ahead and raised interest rates this week for the first time since 2023. Initially, stocks slipped to a one-month low on the news. Of course, that got many asking the question, what happens now? We think history might offer some clues. The chart...
Home Field Disadvantage
This week, I want to step outside the stock and bond markets and talk about the U.S. dollar. The dollar doesn’t tend to get the same attention as the stock market, but it touches almost everything in a portfolio. A weaker dollar tends to help international...
Paid To Wait
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates this week, marking its first rate hike in more than three years and signaling a shift in monetary policy. James Nelson joins us to discuss what that means for everyday investors and if they should be moving money into cash right now.
Financial Focus – September 16th, 2026
Check out this week’s Financial Focus as Nate Kreinbrink and Andy Fergurson discuss important tax changes for 2026 and what they could mean for your year-end planning. Learn how retirement contributions, withholding, and other planning strategies can help you prepare for tax season.