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Quarterly Insights: April 2024
The U.S. economy’s resilience to high interest rates continued in the first quarter of 2024. Despite widespread expectations for an economic downturn, 2023 ended on a high note, with 3.2% growth in th...
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A New High in Gift Annuity Rates
With payout rates higher than they have been in more than a decade, and possible interest rate cuts on the horizon, now is an opportune time to consid...
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Update: Charitable Gift Annuities More Attractive As Payout Rates Rise Again
Now is a good time for those wanting to give to consider establishing a charitable gift annuity. At its core, a CGA is an arrangement whereby assets a...
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Gift Annuity Payout Rates Are Increasing
There are many ways to support charitable causes financially. There are outright cash donations, bequests in an estate, different types of charitable ...
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3 Pillars for a Happy Retirement
What do a fitness tracking device, a budget, and an appointment calendar have in common? They are all tools to motivate you and monitor your progress ...
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Balancing Risk and Reward
"The two great risks are risking too much but also risking too little. That’s for each person to decide.” —Jimmy Chin, professional climber “Just taki...
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The Great Unwind
Flash back ten years ago to late 2007 and early 2008. George W. Bush was serving his second term as President. Crocs were in style. The new Apple iPho...
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Back to Basics: Asset Allocation
What is asset allocation? Simply put, it is the strategic mix of asset classes in a portfolio. The universe of assets in which to invest is broad and ...
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Is Fixed Income Still Relevant in a Low Interest Rate World?
The short answer to the question is “yes.” Despite global financial turbulence and central bank policies, fixed income will continue to provide steady...
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Is the PC Dead?
Headlines abound touting the death of the personal computer (PC). Just this past July, it was widely reported that personal computer shipments in the ...
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