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If inflation is squeezing household budgets and wages are struggling to keep pace, why is it still so difficult to get a dinner reservation? The numbers…
5 min read · October 22, 2026
An easy, restaurant-inspired dinner for two, ready in about 30 minutes.
1 min read · October 22, 2026
Global equities were weak across the board as the powerful combination of rising rates and rising energy prices conspired to lower stock prices…
5 min read · October 22, 2026
Ingredients 3–4 strips thick-cut bacon or 2–3 oz. diced salt pork. 2 tbsp. unsalted butter. 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced. 1 stalk celery, finely…
1 min read · September 28, 2026
August Returns (including dividends): S&P 500: 2.7% S&P 500 Equal-Weight: 2.1% Dow Jones: 1.5% Nasdaq: 3.9% MSCI EAFE: 2.0% MSCI Emerging Markets: 3.4%…
4 min read · September 28, 2026
The final quarter of the year is a great time to review your tax planning. Many of these tax planning strategies need to be completed by the end of the…
2 min read · September 28, 2026
Market volatility refers to short-term fluctuations in market values and doesn’t mean your investment plan is failing. However, negative headlines often…
3 min read · September 3, 2026
Ingredients 1 pound dry lo mein or spaghetti, 1/2 cup tamari/soy sauce, 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, 2 tablespoons salted…
1 min read · August 20, 2026
July Returns (including dividends): S&P 500: -0.1% S&P 500 Equal-Weight: 1.0% Dow Jones: 0.4% Nasdaq: -3.2% MSCI EAFE: 2.0% MSCI Emerging Markets: -3.1%…
4 min read · August 20, 2026
One year ago, I wrote a piece that I would like to recirculate. A lot can happen in a year. People learn, develop, and grow…but these usually require a…
4 min read · August 20, 2026
You got the raise. You landed the promotion. So why does your bank account still feel like it’s treading water? Here’s something many people don’t…
4 min read · August 3, 2026
Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 fresh chorizo sausages, cut into 2cm slices, 1 aged chorizo sausage, cut into 5mm slices, 1 green apple, peeled, cored…
1 min read · July 22, 2026
This summer my wife and I had the opportunity to travel extensively with friends and family, and it reminded me of something I hadn’t experienced in…
5 min read · July 22, 2026
June Returns (including dividends): S&P 500: -1.0% S&P 500 Equal-Weight: 2.4% Dow Jones: 2.7% Nasdaq: -2.8% MSCI EAFE: 0.1% MSCI Emerging Markets: -1.4%…
4 min read · July 22, 2026
Your income hasn’t changed, but somehow, your money runs out faster every month. Sound familiar? Groceries, housing, utilities, healthcare, insurance…
4 min read · July 14, 2026
May Returns (including dividends): S&P 500: 5.3% S&P 500 Equal-Weight: 2.7% Dow Jones: 2.9% Nasdaq: 8.4% MSCI EAFE: 3.1% MSCI Emerging Markets: 9.7%…
4 min read · June 17, 2026
Congrats to our Carolina Hurricanes for winning the Stanley Cup. According to the Hurricanes’ team chef, Sean Murnane, the players love any protein…
1 min read · June 15, 2026
Trump Accounts: What You Need to Know President Trump recently announced the creation of “Trump Accounts,” a new tax-advantaged savings vehicle designed…
2 min read · June 15, 2026
True long-term financial confidence comes from preparing for the unexpected—market drops, health emergencies, job loss—not just chasing growth. A…
4 min read · June 10, 2026
Inspired by the Indy 500’s iconic Victory Lane milk tradition — a show-stopping centerpiece worthy of any Champions Club table. Servings: 4 Ingredients 2…
3 min read · May 27, 2026
April Returns (including dividends): S&P 500: 10.5% S&P 500 Equal-Weight: 6.0% Dow Jones: 7.2% Nasdaq: 15.3% MSCI EAFE: 7.5% MSCI Emerging Markets: 14.7%…
4 min read · May 27, 2026
Americans have lost their Patriotism and left love for their country in the past. This is not a reality I desire, and I thank God the statement isn’t…
3 min read · May 27, 2026
You max out your employer match, keep three to six months of living expenses in an emergency fund, and diligently track your savings plan. So why does…
3 min read · May 12, 2026
Ingredients (serves 3–4) For the chicken 4 bone‑in, skin‑on chicken thighs (or breasts), Salt and black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, 2…
1 min read · May 4, 2026
