Grain of Salt
The big news in the finance world this week was the release of the November inflation numbers. On the surface, it was a good report. The headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) posted a 2.7% y/y gain, down from 3% in September. And if we back out food and energy...
Real Rates and Risk Appetite
A lot of the time, when talking about interest rates, we talk in nominal terms. Treasury yields, mortgage rates, whatever—the stated, headline rate is the nominal rate. These matter, because they are what borrowers actually pay and lenders actually receive....
Financial Focus – December 17th, 2025
On this week’s Financial Focus, Nate and Andy walk through several important year-end tax reminders, including IRS e-filing deadlines, new deduction rules, and what to expect as tax season approaches. They also explain why rushing to file early can create more headaches than it solves.
Homeward Bound
Many investors have questions concerning how much they should own internationally versus keeping their money invested in U.S. stocks. David Nelson shares data showing how the U.S. markets typically outperform international markets by a significant margin.