Elizabeth Mintzer
The Future of the Fed: New Leadership and Rate ...

For long-term investors, the Federal Reserve plays a key role in supporting the economy and financial system. This will be especially important in 2026 since Jerome Powell's term as Fed Chair ends in May, creating an opportunity for the White House to reshape the central bank's leadership and direction. This could have implications for interest rates, the stock market, and portfolios.

The Future of the Fed: New Leadership and Rate Cuts
Elizabeth Mintzer
2026 Outlook: 7 Key Themes for Long-Term ...

For the sixth time in the last seven years, the stock market is on track to deliver double-digit returns. This remarkable streak, interrupted only by the 2022 inflation-driven downturn, has left many investors in a positive financial position.

2026 Outlook: 7 Key Themes for Long-Term Investors
Elizabeth Mintzer
Monthly Market Update for November: Volatility ...

In November, markets experienced a brief period of volatility that affected many asset classes. While major indices have delivered strong year-to-date returns across stocks, bonds, and international investments, investors continue to worry about artificial intelligence-related stocks and the path of Fed rate cuts. At the same time, the government shutdown delayed the publication of key economic reports, making it more difficult to judge how the economy is doing.

Monthly Market Update for November: Volatility Amid AI and Fed Uncertainty
Elizabeth Mintzer
Charitable Giving: Advanced Strategies for Year ...

A quote often attributed to Winston Churchill is that "it is more agreeable to have the power to give than to receive." The holiday season is a natural time to reflect on charitable giving and the role it can play as part of a comprehensive financial plan. Thoughtful charitable planning can not only support philanthropic goals, but increase tax efficiency as well. The question isn't just whether to give, but how to give in ways that maximize both the impact on causes you care about and the benefits to your overall financial plan.

Charitable Giving: Advanced Strategies for Year End Planning
Elizabeth Mintzer
Why Investors Can Be Thankful This Holiday ...

As the holiday season begins, it’s the perfect time to pause and appreciate what we have, both in our personal and financial lives. This is particularly important since investors tend to focus on what could go wrong rather than what has gone right. At the moment, with markets performing well, it’s helpful to reflect on the past year to gain perspective as new challenges and opportunities emerge.

Why Investors Can Be Thankful This Holiday Season

Your 2019 Financial To-Do List

Your 2019 Financial To-Do List

What financial, business, or life priorities do you need to address for 2019? Now is a good time to think about the investing, saving, or budgeting methods you could employ toward specific objectives, from building your retirement fund to lowering your taxes. You have plenty of options. Here are a few that might prove convenient.

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