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Markets and Economy

PCE Helps Tame Early Losses

Yields dipped and stock indexes, while lower, came off their worse levels after the Personal Consumption Expenditures price report for November had a lower-than-expected 0.1% rise.

December 20, 2024 • Joe Mazzola

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Market Volatility

Major Indexes Sink on Fed News

U.S. stocks retreated as the Fed indicated it likely would lower rates only twice in 2025. The Dow dropped more than 1,000 points, and the S&P slid almost 3%. The Nasdaq lost 3.6%.

December 18, 2024

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Markets and Economy

Fed Cuts Interest Rate, Projects Fewer Cuts Ahead

With economic growth rising at a stronger rate than expected for this part of the cycle and inflation holding above the 2.0% target, the Fed appears more cautious about the need for rate cuts.

December 18, 2024

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Financial Planning

2025 Wealth Management Outlook

Stay on track in 2025 to reach your financial goals by anticipating tax changes, managing inflation concerns, and being aware of risk management costs.

December 16, 2024

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International

Top Five Surprises for 2025

Surprises most often are hiding in plain sight. Being aware and prepared with a plan for the unexpected are keys to achieving goals.

December 16, 2024

Market updates

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Looking to the Futures

Dan Sweeney

December 20, 2024

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Intro to thinkorswim® Desktop

Welcome to thinkorswim®. In this video we'll provide a high-level tour of the most commonly used features of the thinkorswim trading platform.

August 28, 2023

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Planning and retirement

Financial Planning

2025 Wealth Management Outlook

Stay on track in 2025 to reach your financial goals by anticipating tax changes, managing inflation concerns, and being aware of risk management costs.

December 16, 2024

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Taxes

2024 Taxes: 8 Things to Know

Get ready for Tax Day 2024 with these eight essential tips. Learn what taxes are, the tax brackets for 2024, and more.

November 05, 2024

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Education

529 College Savings Plans

The 529 savings plan provides several tax advantages when used for education expenses.

June 14, 2024

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Insurance

Weighing Insurance Options

Insurance offers not just downside protection but also financial stability. Here's a look at the costs and considerations of several types of insurance coverage.

May 17, 2024

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IRA

Roth IRAs for Kids

Using some after-school and summer earnings to save for retirement could lighten the burden for teen investors later in life.

May 14, 2024

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Government Policy

Shape Up Your Financial Plan for 2024

From polishing up your portfolio, to checking on your estate plan, to making tax-efficient choices, now is the time to get your financial plan on sound footing for the new year.

December 07, 2023

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Government Policy

Policy Disruption & 2025 Markets

Markets and Economy

Uncertainty Around Future Policy

Government Policy

Realities of Campaign Promises

Markets and Economy

Post-Election Market Dynamics

Government Policy

Is U.S. Bond Market Appealing?

Markets and Economy

Bond Market Volatility

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Markets and Economy

Are We in a Temperamental Era?

Government Policy

Learning From Past Rate Cuts

Bonds

Is a Maturity Wall Coming?

Insurance

Weighing Insurance Options

International

India: The Next Big Thing?

Portfolio Management

Tactical Allocation Tilts

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