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Join Us in Welcoming Zach Dudley to Our Team

Join Us in Welcoming Zach Dudley to Our Team

We’re excited to share that Zach Dudley has joined Nold Bryant as a Paraplanner. Zach will be assisting with planning updates and day-to-day support. With his background in education and service, we’re confident Zach will bring immediate value to all of you and thrive...

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Are your estate documents in order?

Are your estate documents in order?

Most people understand they need an estate plan, yet only 53% of survey respondents have one.1 If we know how necessary estate planning is, then why have we procrastinated for so long? We’ve heard it all over the years… “I don’t have kids, why do I need an estate...

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Consumer Confidence & Tariffs: What’s Next?

Consumer Confidence & Tariffs: What’s Next?

In his 1734 poem “An Essay on Man”, Alexander Pope coined the phrase "Hope springs eternal in the human breast," which, over the centuries, has been whittled down to the now popular idiom "Hope springs eternal." The phrase suggests that optimism and the belief in a...

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For those of you who joined us live, thank you so much for attending Beyond the Headlines: Understanding Today’s Economic Landscape on May 13. We appreciate your time and hope you found the content valuable. If you missed the session or want to revisit any of the key...

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Christian’s 10 Predictions for 2025

Christian’s 10 Predictions for 2025

The beginning of a new year is a great opportunity to set resolutions. After reviewing over 30 market commentaries in the past few weeks and analyzing how long readers spend on my previous pieces, one of my resolutions for 2025 is to write more engaging market...

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Will the real yield curve please stand up?

Will the real yield curve please stand up?

Will the real yield curve please stand up? On the game show “To Tell the Truth”, we could find out in a 30-minute episode which of three contestants was being honest. Unfortunately, when it comes to the economy, things don’t tend to come together that quickly. While...

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Economic Resilience: What’s Driving the Market

Economic Resilience: What’s Driving the Market

What year did Coca-Cola launch its famous Santa Claus ad campaign? 1921 1931 1941 1951 See the answer below! The pause that refreshes In 1929, Coca-Cola launched this famous slogan as part of a radio marketing campaign in the midst of the Great Depression. Given the...

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Politics, Geopolitics, and the Fed… Oh My!

Politics, Geopolitics, and the Fed… Oh My!

Despite some volatility in the middle, this was another great quarter for both stocks and bonds! For the first time in a long time, the US Aggregate Index outperformed the S&P 500, returning 5.81% vs 5.25% for the S&P. A lot happened over the last three months...

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Maximize Your Tax Refund in 2024

Maximize Your Tax Refund in 2024

With a Little Tax-Loss Harvesting and the Right Know-How, You Can Maximize Your Tax Refund in 2024. The isolated location. The mysterious stranger. That frightening, daunting, and suspenseful feeling. In October, taxes can feel a lot like a movie, but instead of the...

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A Tale of Two Economies: Slumber and Surge

A Tale of Two Economies: Slumber and Surge

  The Charles Dickens novel A Tale of Two Cities was set in which historical period: A. Spanish Inquisition B. French Revolution C. American Revolution D. Peloponnesian War E. Roman Empire See the answer below!   “It was the best of times. It was the worst...

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This is 50: What the Interest Rate Move Means

This is 50: What the Interest Rate Move Means

When was the last time the Fed cut interest rates? A. 1994 B. 2008 C. 2016 D. 2020 See the answer below!   Last week, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50-basis points. But why, what does it mean for you, and… what’s next? Read on to find out. Why? The...

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Is 13 Lucky or Unlucky for the Markets?

Is 13 Lucky or Unlucky for the Markets?

  We all know Jason was the screen villain who wore a hockey mask and scared all the campers in the Friday the 13th saga. But what was his last name? A. Kreuger B. Voorhees C. Statham D. Momoa See the answer below!   While the history of "13" and its unlucky...

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Your Financial Toolkit: The Power of Life Insurance

Your Financial Toolkit: The Power of Life Insurance

Imagine your financial portfolio as a toolbox. Inside, you have a variety of tools, each designed to serve a specific purpose. You might have a hammer for construction, a screwdriver for repairs, and a wrench for tightening bolts. And to top it all off, you have your...

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Love’s Labor’s Lost… But Not on the Market

Love’s Labor’s Lost… But Not on the Market

When was the first Labor Day? A.    1776 B.    1862 C.    1882 D.    1982 See the answer below! The first Labor Day was celebrated in New York City to honor the contributions of laborers across the five boroughs. It was a day to reflect and honor the men and women who...

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CPI: A Secret Weapon for You?

CPI: A Secret Weapon for You?

GDP. CPI. PCE. PPI. S&P. Hidden in the alphabet soup of economic acronyms is an indicator that can help you gauge inflation: The Consumer Price Index, or CPI. Think of CPI like a shopping cart filled with everyday items – from groceries to gas, rent to haircuts....

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New Medicare Rule May Impact You (and Your Wallet)

New Medicare Rule May Impact You (and Your Wallet)

If you or your parents are over 65, still working, and relying on employer health insurance, a new Medicare rule could significantly impact your prescription drug coverage and costs. Currently, seniors can avoid late penalties for Medicare Part D (prescription drug...

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We are excited to share that our registered investment advisor (RIA), Integrated Partners, has been listed in Barron's list of Top 100 RIA Firms for 2024.

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