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Q4 2025 Performance review & 2026 Outlook: Balancing growth with caution
Despite some volatility, stocks managed to finish 2025 in positive territory. The Morningstar Global Markets index rose 3.29% for the quarter, marking the third straight positive quarter. The rally was broader than most of 2025, as tech stocks actually lagged modestly and smaller companies outperformed. Non-U.S. stocks put in another strong quarter, with non-U.S. developed ... Read more
Retirement plan off track? Here’s your recovery strategy.
Being behind on your retirement savings can create feelings of stress, anxiety, and worry. Even thinking about how to get back on track can feel overwhelming and confusing. But with retirement on the horizon, using the time you do have to your advantage can make a huge difference. Here’s what you can do now, and ... Read more
Five “can-do” resolutions that can kickstart your finances in 2026.
Many New Year’s resolutions get broken. And broken quickly. We’d like to share a simple strategy that can help you fix that – all while giving your finances in 2026 a kickstart. First, ever hear of “Quitter’s Day?” It’s the day that people start dropping their New Year’s fitness resolutions in big numbers. It falls ... Read more