by NelsonCorp | Aug 18, 2026 | 4 Your Money
Despite the Federal Reserve leaving interest rates unchanged, mortgage rates have continued to inch upward. James Nelson joins us to share how the bond market impacts mortgage rates and why the bond market is more impactful than many realize.
by NelsonCorp | Aug 17, 2026 | Weekly Market Thoughts
OVERVIEW Markets posted modest gains last week, with two of the three major U.S. indexes finishing higher. The S&P 500 rose 0.36% and the NASDAQ gained 0.14%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.56%. Year to date, the major indexes remain...
by NelsonCorp | Aug 14, 2026 | Chart of the Week
How old is too old for a bull market? It’s something you naturally start asking after stocks have been rising for a while. Surely the stock market can’t just keep going up forever, right? Eventually, a downturn must be right around the corner. Well, we dug into...
by NelsonCorp | Aug 13, 2026 | Indicator Insights
Stocks or bonds? It’s a simple question, but the answer isn’t always so simple. Most of the time, investors will want to own some of both. But when the evidence becomes strong enough, it can make sense to lean more heavily in one direction. So, how do we know...
by NelsonCorp | Aug 12, 2026 | Financial Focus
Preparing for retirement is about more than simply building a large nest egg—it requires a plan for turning those savings into sustainable income. In this week’s Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink discusses taxes, spending needs, and the often-overlooked psychological transition that comes with leaving the workforce.
