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  • A professional speaking with clients at a table

    Is it smart to buy stocks when they’re at record highs?

    Long-term investors may feel skeptical about pouring savings into a frothy market.

    Capital Market Impact May 29, 2024
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • stock market
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    Cycle Watch | May 2024 Continued growth projected over 2024

    The economy is cooling, but growth is still expected throughout the year, despite uncertain external pressures.

    Capital Market Impact May 28, 2024
    • economic growth
    • economic trends
    • inflation
    • interest rates
  • two men and a woman sitting around a table

    Why do markets rise on bad news and fall on good news?

    Investors have responded to recent reports of slower job growth and moderating business activity by embracing risk, resulting in higher stock markets.

    Capital Market Impact May 22, 2024
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • stock market
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    Market Milestones: S&P 500® Index Hits Record High Amid Rate-Cut Expectations

    Investor sentiment improves as inflation eases.

    Capital Market Impact May 20, 2024
    • market commentary
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    The $13.6M Tax Exemption: Use It Before Your Clients Lose It

    The biggest-ever federal tax exemption for estates and gifts sunsets at the end of 2025. Learn how to help your clients make the most of it now.

    Client outcomes May 16, 2024
    • investing strategies
    • retirement planning
    • taxes
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    How you save today can impact what you have for retirement

    As investors confront economic challenges, help them focus on their long-term goals and continue to save for the future.

    Capital Market Impact May 15, 2024
    • inflation
    • interest rates
    • investing strategies
    • retirement planning
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    Talking about the shift to lifetime financial security at the Milken Conference

    As an industry, we can enable the shift from building wealth for retirement to helping achieve lifetime financial security.

    Client outcomes May 13, 2024
    • client relationships
    • Milken Conference
    • practice management
    • retirement income
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    The shifting retirement outlook requires new thinking for financial planning

    Many Americans are realizing their retirement may differ from past generations. Discover insights in our latest survey.

    Client outcomes May 13, 2024
    • client relationships
    • income planning
    • investing strategies
    • retirement planning
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    Fed pause on interest rates may reward patient investors

    Historical data shows a correlation between long waits for Fed rate cuts and better stock market returns.

    Capital Market Impact May 8, 2024
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    Recent losses remind investors of the market’s dual nature

    The latest spell of stock volatility disrupted the impressive bull market run.

    Capital Market Impact May 1, 2024
    • economic growth
    • investing strategies
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    Understanding credit spreads—the canary in the financial coal mine

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    Maximize retirement savings by utilizing Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA)

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