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Economic Outlook: Higher Uncertainty, Lower Growth

There are many ways to describe the outlook for the U.S. and world economies. But at the midpoint of 2025, one word has risen to the top of the lexicon: uncertainty.

Four Tax-Friendly Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care Insurance

No matter how meticulously you’ve planned for retirement, if you don’t have long-term-care insurance, a catastrophic illness could clean out your savings.

‘Fantasy Math’ masks tax bill’s U.S. debt impact, GOP lawmaker said. What the Deficit Means for Your money.

Key Points Legislation passed by Republicans in the House and now being considered in the Senate would increase the U.S. debt by more than $3 trillion after interest and economic effects, according to estimates. The “One Big Beautiful… Read More

4 AI Bottlenecks Could Bolster Old Economy Companies

The artificial intelligence (AI) hype cycle may be coming to an end. Technology giants and investors alike are enthusiastic about AI’s potential to drive productivity gains and transform the economy. But certain resource constraints could prevent AI growth rates from… Read More

Will 2025 Be a Good Year to Sell Your House?

Key trends in mortgage rates, home prices and buyer demand to help you determine if 2025 is the right year to sell your home.

8 Pieces of Financial Advice for New College Graduates

College graduation is exciting and stressful as you look for a job and start work in your chosen field. Not only are you trying to get the hang of working full-time, but you may also be trying to… Read More

How To Invest with Clarity Through Market Volatility

Key Takeaways There’s a lot of noise in markets today: Keeping an eye on big picture developments and avoiding the daily barrage of dramatic headlines is key for investing in this environment. Income Over Interest Rates: The current environment offers… Read More

How long should I keep records?

The length of time you should keep a document depends on the action, expense, or event which the document records. Generally, you must keep your records that support an item of income, deduction or credit shown on your… Read More

Eight Habits for a Happy Retirement

Most people think that planning for a happy retirement is all about numbers. It centers around one question: Do my financial assets — pension, 401(k)s/IRAs, Social Security, property, sale of a business, etc. — provide enough income to fund my… Read More

Decoding Tariffs: What’s the Economic Impact?

Over the last several weeks, talk of tariffs has dominated news cycles.  The implications have stoked concern among CEOs and business leaders, who ship products around the world.  The disruption that tariffs could cause has also weighed on… Read More