The Higher the Hurdle
OVERVIEW Markets moved lower last week, with all three major U.S. indexes finishing in negative territory. The S&P 500 fell 1.43%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.85%, and the NASDAQ dropped 2.05%. Despite the pullback, the major indexes remain...
Higher Yields, Better Returns
It’s been a rough stretch for the bond market lately. Long-term Treasury yields are pushing higher. The 30-year yield has climbed above 5% and recently reached levels not seen in nearly two decades. For bond investors, this can feel pretty painful. Bond prices...
Working Overtime
This week, I want to highlight a different sort of indicator than we usually talk about. It has to do with overtime work and how it relates to bond prices. Why overtime? Because overtime is something almost everyone understands. When business is good and demand...
Financial Focus – August 19th, 2026
Retirement planning is about more than simply building up a nest egg—it’s about knowing how to turn those savings into reliable income while navigating taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and other important decisions. This week, Nate and Mike discuss why planning ahead can help retirees better understand their income needs and avoid unexpected consequences down the road.
Bonds In Control
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.
Never Short a Dull Tape
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...
Can a Bull Market Die of Old Age?
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...
The Fantastic Stochastic
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...
Financial Focus – August 12th, 2026
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.
Wall Street vs. Main Street
Although the stock market continues to reach record highs, many would argue that current economic conditions are burdensome for many households and businesses. David Nelson is here to explain the disparity between the booming S&P 500 Index and the falling Consumer Sentiment Index.
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