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Behind the Curtain of Fame and Fantasy
A conversation in the OmniStar Philosophers Thinktank, better known as the kitchen, was sparked by a simple question: Why do people idolize celebrities?…
2 min read · August 18, 2025
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ArticleInvestment OversightThe One Financial Habit Every High-Income Professional Should Build
For high-income professionals, income alone is not enough to ensure long-term success. What separates financially confident clients from those who feel…
3 min read · July 29, 2025
ArticleInvestment OversightIs Your Financial Plan Built To Last, Or Just Built For Now?
A strong financial plan does more than meet your needs today; it should carry you confidently into the future. Too many plans look solid on paper but…
4 min read · July 25, 2025
ArticleEstate PlanningWealth Manager vs. Financial Advisor: Who Really Manages My Wealth
Many people assume “wealth manager” and “financial advisor” mean the same thing. But the truth is: the title does not always tell the whole story. In…
4 min read · July 23, 2025
Market CommentaryInvestment OversightClient Insight: Why Lower Rates Won’t Fix the Housing Affordability Crisis
The Bottom Line: There’s a lot of noise around mortgage rates and home affordability right now. Many are asking: “Why not just cut interest rates and…
4 min read · July 21, 2025
ArticleRetirement IncomeThe Importance of Timing When Planning for Retirement
When we talk with clients and prospective clients retirement is generally their primary goal. We work our lives and sacrifice during our savings years to…
2 min read · July 21, 2025
ArticleInvestment OversightMarket Returns – June 2025
S&P 500: +5.0% S&P 500 Equal-Weight: +3.2% Dow Jones: +4.3% Nasdaq: +6.4% MSCI EAFE: + 2.2% MSCI Emerging Markets: +6.0% Bonds (US Aggregate): +1.5%…
3 min read · July 21, 2025
ArticleBusiness PlanningFamily Business Succession Planning
As a family business expands, the stakes rise with it: more employees, more complexity, and more decisions to make. In the daily rush of operations…
4 min read · July 21, 2025
ArticleBusiness Planning5 Signs You Need a Financial Second Opinion
Financial planning isn’t something you set up once and forget about; it’s an ongoing process that must adapt as life unfolds. Significant life events…
4 min read · July 18, 2025
ArticleBusiness PlanningWhy Do Successful Business Owners Need Wealth Management?
Effectively managing wealth involves more than merely growing assets. It requires strategic foresight to protect your future, minimize risks, and…
4 min read · July 16, 2025
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Economic & Policy Highlights
Interest Rates & Fed Outlook – Fed held rates steady at 4.25–4.50% on June 18 – Markets now see only 1–2 rate cuts by year-end – Fed Chair Powell…
2 min read · June 23, 2025
ArticleInvestment OversightThe Front Desk View: Where First Impressions Meet Financial Wisdom
If you’ve ever walked through the doors of OmniStar Financial Group, chances are, I’m the first smile you see. As the office manager, I like to think of…
2 min read · June 23, 2025
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Monthly Market & Economics Summary – June 2025
Market Returns (May – June 2025) – S&P 500: +1.66% price return in June; +6.15% in May – Dow Jones: (–0.75%) for June; +3.93% in May – Nasdaq: +2.13%% in…
2 min read · June 19, 2025
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May 15, 2025 – Market Wrap-Up
Year-to-Date Returns (as of May 14th, 1 pm, 2025) Delinquencies on the Rise: Delinquency rates on credit card debt, which has not been serviced in at…
2 min read · May 15, 2025
ArticleEstate PlanningThe Housing Market Through the Eyes of the Younger Generation
Household income over the last several years has not kept pace with housing prices. The average sales price of a house in the United States was $348,000…
4 min read · May 15, 2025
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Market Wrap-Up, May 8, 2025
Year-to-Date Returns (as of May 7th, 1 pm, 2025) The Federal Reserve Holds its ground: The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it will leave…
2 min read · May 8, 2025
ArticleEstate PlanningDon’t Just Name a Beneficiary—Talk to Them: Why Conversations Today Shape Legacies Tomorrow
At OmniStar Financial Group, we talk a lot about Family Governance —and for good reason. It’s one of the most underestimated components of successful…
3 min read · May 8, 2025
ArticleInvestment OversightThe Sheep in All of Us: Why We Can’t Help Following the Crowd
Have you ever bought something just because everyone else was raving about it? Jumped into a cryptocurrency because you didn’t want to miss out?…
1 min read · May 1, 2025
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Market Wrap-Up: May 1, 2025
Is Recession Around the Corner? Year-to-Date Returns (as of April 30th , 10:45 AM, 2025) Key Economic Data This Week: Economic Outlook The U.S. economy…
1 min read · May 1, 2025
ArticlePhilanthropy20 Minute Sticky Ginger Sesame Pineapple Beef
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or chicken or pork) black…
1 min read · May 1, 2025
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Market Wrap-Up: April 24, 2025
Another Week, Another Tariff Change Year-to-Date Returns (as of April 23rd, 10:40 AM, 2025) Weekend Tariff Changes Not to sound like a broken record, but…
3 min read · April 24, 2025
ArticleRetirement IncomeMake the Most of Giving Part I
Many of our clients value giving. Whether tithing to their church or donating to local non-profits; giving is in our hearts. This is why Philanthropy is…
2 min read · April 24, 2025
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Market Wrap-Up: April 17, 2025
Another Week, Another Tariff Change Year-to-Date Returns (as of April 16th, 11:30 AM, 2025) Weekend Tariff Changes: Last week, the U.S. government…
3 min read · April 17, 2025
ArticleInvestment OversightWilmington Housing Market
Last weekend, my wife and I visited Raleigh to see our oldest daughter and her husband. At 26, they have just signed a contract to buy their first home…
3 min read · April 17, 2025