Making Bets

Making Bets

  Speculation. Is it good or bad for the stock market? Sometimes, it can be good. It’s a sign of optimism. But, as we know, too much of a good thing can be bad. So how do we know we’ve reached that point? Well, that’s what this week’s indicator—the NDR...
Financial Focus – July 22nd, 2026

Financial Focus – July 22nd, 2026

Check out this week’s Financial Focus as Nate and Mike discuss how Medicare coverage works while traveling, what to know about provider networks, and how a little planning can help you avoid unexpected healthcare costs on the road.

Inflation’s Second Wind

Inflation’s Second Wind

While inflation had been showing signs of easing last year, all the developments this year suggest renewed volatility. David Nelson shares the Core PCE Price Index which is the preferred measurement the Federal Reserve uses when analyzing inflation.

Square PEG, Round Hole?

Square PEG, Round Hole?

OVERVIEW   Markets pulled back last week as investors took a breather following the market’s recent advance. The S&P 500 fell 1.55%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ dropped 2.90%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average held up somewhat better, declining...
A Rally for the Ages

A Rally for the Ages

    The stock market has rewarded investors handsomely over the past four years. It kind of makes you wonder: just how unusual has this rally been? The green line shows the S&P 500’s cumulative return over the current four-year rally, while the...