Some years pass quietly. 2025 wasn't one of them.
Between market swings, geopolitical shocks, and a news cycle that never seemed to pause, this year tested
You know how life tends to throw in a few plot twists?
They don't ask if you're ready. They just show up—with potential financial consequences tagging along.
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Many retirement plans are built on a quiet assumption: that spending stays roughly the same from year one to year thirty.
It sounds reasonable. But research
A major storm rolls through. The headlines light up. Power outages. Travel chaos. Damage estimates climbing into the billions.
And somewhere in the back of your
Many people think about taxes once a year — when April rolls around and it's time to file.
By then, the year is already in the rearview mirror. The decisions
Many people don’t regret being retired. They regret how they got there.1
“I wish I had saved earlier.”
“I didn’t think long-term care would matter.”
“I should’ve
It’s possible for one economy to tell two different stories. One of growth, opportunity, and abundance. Another of constraint, anxiety, and scarcity.
This isn't
These conversations aren’t easy.
Bringing up long-term care or estate planning with aging parents can feel like stepping on a landmine—awkward, emotional, maybe
Inflation has been the boogeyman of the economy for months.
Sticky prices. Rising gas costs. A looming rate hike.
The latest report provided useful data for
