Markets Kick Off Key Week with Risk-On Sentiment; Gold Surges Past $5,000
Stocks climbed Monday as investors leaned into earnings optimism and potential economic reacceleration, while geopolitical jitters and weather-driven commodity moves pushed gold past $5,000 and natural gas sharply higher.
Jan 26, 2026·3 min
Investors Seek Shelter in Metals as Stocks Show Signs of Fatigue
Stocks finished a turbulent week on a quiet note, with major indexes diverging.
Jan 23, 2026·2 min
How Often Should You Really Check Your Accounts?
Jen used to check her investment account every single morning, often before she’d even had her coffee.
Jan 23, 2026·8 min
Markets Rebound Sharply as Trump Softens Tone on Greenland
Markets staged a strong rebound Wednesday, recouping much of the prior day's steep losses, as President Trump signaled a shift toward diplomacy over confrontation with NATO allies.
Jan 21, 2026·3 min
Is Your Portfolio Ready for Life’s Curveballs? A Human Approach to Financial Stress Testing
Imagine this: You’re sipping your morning coffee, scrolling through the news, and suddenly you see headlines about a market crash, layoffs at your company, or rising prices at the grocery store. Would your financial plan hold up—or would panic set in?
Jan 21, 2026·4 min
Reflecting on Risk: Lessons from 2025 for a Stronger 2026
Did 2025 Make You Rethink Your Risk Tolerance? When markets swung wildly in 2025, how did it make you feel?
Jan 21, 2026·4 min
Markets Slide on Tariff Threats and Geopolitical Tensions
Markets endured their worst day since April, as renewed tariff threats from President Trump rattled investors.
Jan 20, 2026·3 min
Markets Waver as Fed Chair Speculation Rattles Bonds
Markets were mixed Friday, closing out a choppy week as rising Treasury yields weighed on sentiment and speculation mounted around the next Federal Reserve Chair.
Jan 16, 2026·3 min
AI Optimism Lifts Tech as Small Caps Extend Historic Rally
Stocks bounced back Thursday, driven by renewed AI enthusiasm following a bullish outlook from Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC).
Jan 15, 2026·3 min
Rotation Drives Divergence as Tech Sinks, Broader Market Holds Ground
Markets extended a rotation out of megacap tech stocks, dragging the Nasdaq to its worst day in a month.
Jan 14, 2026·2 min
Markets Snap Back Despite Soft CPI
After briefly touching fresh highs, U.S. equities reversed course Tuesday as investor optimism around softer inflation faded and JPMorgan’s earnings fell short of expectations.
Jan 13, 2026·3 min
Markets Edge Higher Despite Fed Drama
Markets ended modestly higher Monday, overcoming early jitters tied to escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve.
Jan 12, 2026·3 min
Markets End Strong Week at Record Highs Amid Mixed Jobs Data and Trade Uncertainty
U.S. equities finished the first full week of 2026 on a high note, brushing aside tariff-related worries and underwhelming job creation to notch record closes across major indexes.
Jan 9, 2026·3 min
Plan Your 2026 Financial Check-Ins
Setting regular (quarterly or semi-annual) financial check-ins helps you stay on track with your goals.
Jan 9, 2026·3 min
Write Your 2026 Money Rules Before the Market Tests You
Writing a few simple money rules for 2026 can help you stay calm, stick to your plan, and avoid making knee-jerk decisions when headlines get loud.
Jan 9, 2026·5 min
Markets Digest Rotation as Tech Falters, Small Caps Surge
Stocks showed mixed performance Thursday as investors continued a sharp rotation out of mega-cap tech and into small caps, energy, and defense.
Jan 8, 2026·3 min
Avoid “All-or-Nothing” Moves: A More Human Approach to New Year Investing
Avoiding “all-or-nothing” decisions at the start of the year can help reduce risk, avoid unnecessary taxes and trading costs, and support more consistent long term investment results. Instead of making big, dramatic changes, a rules based rebalancing process offers a steadier and less stressful way to adjust your portfolio than swinging between 100% cash or 100% aggressive investments.
Jan 8, 2026·5 min
Does Your Investment Risk Truly Reflect Your Real Life?
If the market dropped 25% this year, would your life plans still feel okay—or would everything suddenly be on hold?
Jan 7, 2026·4 min
Markets Climb to New Highs on AI Momentum, Rate Cut Optimism
U.S. equities extended their rally Tuesday, with the S&P 500 closing at a new all-time high, buoyed by renewed enthusiasm for AI-related stocks and growing confidence in Fed rate cuts.
Jan 6, 2026·3 min
Command Your Cash: How to Talk Through and Tackle Your Top 5 Money Priorities for 2026
Choosing your top five money priorities for 2026 is about setting clear intentions before the year speeds by.
Jan 6, 2026·6 min
30-Minute Cash Flow Map: Take Charge of Your 2026 Finances the Simple Way
Step 1: Capture your income (5 minutes) Write down your reliable after-tax income for a typical month.
Jan 5, 2026·5 min
2026 Money Reset: Turn 5 Bold Resolutions into a Deadline-Driven Wealth Plan
A 2026 financial reset is the perfect moment to turn hopeful money resolutions into a concrete, actionable plan.
Jan 5, 2026·4 min
Markets Inch Higher to Start 2026 Amid Rate Worries and Tech Weakness
U.S. equities opened the year on a choppy note, with modest gains in the S&P 500 and Dow offset by tech sector drag on the Nasdaq.
Jan 2, 2026·3 min
Markets End Strong Year on Soft Note as 2025 Wraps
Stocks ended 2025 with a fourth straight day of losses, trimming gains but still closing out a strong year.
Dec 31, 2025·2 min
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