For some parents, few responsibilities feel as important as teaching kids about money. In a world of instant gratification and often hidden financial mechanisms, it can become even more essential to help them develop a
Kevin Grogan breaks down why a softening labor market played a key role in the Fed’s decision to cut interest rates. Last week, the Federal Reserve cut rates by 0.25%, bringing the policy rate range
The deduction, available for tax years 2025-2028, offers up to $12,000 if married filing jointly and $6,000 for all other filers. Unfortunately, the deduction has a low phaseout range of $150,000-$250,000 if married filing jointly
Markets fared better than sentiment suggested this year, and 2026 could be even noisier. Yet strong earnings, tax benefits for consumers, and AI-related productivity gains could help position the economy for continued resilience. As we
In today’s video, Focus Partners’ Kevin Grogan discusses the massive build-out in artificial intelligence infrastructure and why it poses both an opportunity and a risk for investors. Over the next five years, McKinsey estimates that
Time is running out to make charitable contributions for 2025. With year-end approaching, now is the time to think about whether it makes sense to contribute in 2025 or wait until 2026. The new One
Earnings season delivered another steady reminder that fundamentals still matter. Coming into the quarter, consensus expected something in the high single digits, but once again, analysts have underestimated the pace of growth. Earnings season delivered
Every market cycle eventually circles back to the same uncomfortable question: If valuations look stretched, how do they work their way down to more reasonable levels? There are only two paths. Either prices fall, or
Contrary to popular belief, taxes aren’t just a chore for the early spring. Rather, tax planning and preparation is a four-season affair. In fact, some of the most impactful tax planning should be implemented ahead
Today’s video is about investor behavior, and how it’s changed over the past 10 to 20 years. Now, this change in behavior could have real implications for both how efficient markets are, and for the
