Fewer Engines
OVERVIEW Markets moved higher last week, led by strength in technology and large-cap stocks. The S&P 500 gained 1.21%, the NASDAQ rose 2.06%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.28%. Year to date, the major indexes remain firmly positive, with...
All In
For the past few years, stocks have really done a lot of the work in most portfolios. Sure, it’s been comfortable. But it has also changed what those portfolios look like. This week’s featured chart highlights what I mean. Every month, the American Association...
Crude Awakening
Well, there’s no doubt about it. Oil has been a—if not the—story of the year. So this week, I want to look at what a big move in oil prices has historically meant for stocks. Now, most people feel oil prices at the gas pump. But investors feel them somewhere...
Financial Focus – September 23rd, 2026
Medicare open enrollment runs October 15 through December 7, and this week Nate and Mike explain why your drug plan is worth a fresh look, even if it has worked well for years. They also cover a change to how employer coverage is judged “creditable” (good enough to delay Part D without a lifetime penalty) that may affect anyone over 65 still covered through work.
Vote of Confidence
With the midterm elections right around the corner, many investors are growing cautious as markets navigate the uncertainty that often accompanies election season. Nate Kreinbrink is here to share some positive historical data that should ease investor concerns.
Keeping Score
OVERVIEW Markets were mixed last week, with technology shares outperforming while the Dow moved lower. The S&P 500 slipped 0.08%, the NASDAQ gained 0.72%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.69%. Year to date, the major indexes remain firmly...
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.
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