Investment Commentary

OUR LATEST INSIGHTS ON THE MARKETS AND ECONOMY

When Cash Is Too Comfortable

Over the past several years, I have had more conversations about cash than at any […]

America at 250 … Hot!—2nd Quarter 2026 Commentary

America at 250 … Hot! God Bless America! I hope you and yours enjoyed celebrating […]

2nd Quarter 2026: Market and Economy

Stocks bounced back in a big way in the second quarter. After sliding in the […]

Mag 7 – When Too Much Success Becomes a Risk

Over the past three years, we’ve enjoyed strong market performance, with the S&P 500 repeatedly […]

Planning Commentary

TIMELY FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVICE

Watch Your Step: The Medicare IRMAA Cliffs That Trip Up Retirees

Medicare’s IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) is an income-based surcharge added to Part B and […]

Qualified Small Business Stock: Almost Too Good to Be True

When I began my career as a tax accountant more than 20 years ago, we […]

Trump Accounts: A New Vehicle for Long-Term Savings

Originally published in July 2025, this article was updated in January 2026 to reflect newly […]

DST 1031 Exchanges for Investors Seeking Simplicity and Diversification

A few years ago, I was living in Buffalo, New York, and managing a rental […]