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Stephen H Akin
Nov 19, 20243 min read
Inflation Pressures Rise
The San Francisco Fed research suggests the job market continues to be a source of inflation. October was 2.8% stripping out food & energy.
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 15, 20243 min read
Animal Spirits
"Animal Spirits" a term coined by the British economist, John Maynard Keynes in 1936.
The five animal spirits are psychological and...
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 11, 20243 min read
Veterans Day
"Thank You For Your Service" Veterans Day  (originally known as Armistice Day ) is a federal holiday in the United States observed...
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 6, 20242 min read
Financials Lead Markets to All Time Highs?
Dow surges to biggest gain in two years, bond yields and bitcoin also posting sharp gains Markets are clear about what Donald Trump ...
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 4, 20244 min read
2025 Retirement Plan Limits Increased
Here’s how much you can contribute to retirement accounts in 2025.
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 30, 20243 min read
NASDAQ and Gold Hit New Highs
Spot gold rose 0.5% to an all-time high of $2,789.73 NASDAQ Composite rose 0.8% to 18,712, a new record closing high Tuesday
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 21, 20246 min read
Savvy Moves to Consider Before Year End
As the year comes to a close, here are a few strategies that will help you set yourself up for investment success in 2025 and beyond. The...
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Dow Closes Above 43k
Dow Closes Above 43k The S & P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to fresh records Monday.
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 7, 20242 min read
Cost of Living Adjustment 2025
Social Security Administration to release the 2025 COLA Thursday October 10, 2024
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 1, 20242 min read
A Rising Tide
19.72% Gain for the Standard and Poors 500 index for 2024
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 22, 20248 min read
Essential Guide to Estate Planning
Estate Planning does not have to be complicated. It is not something that applies only to the wealthy and high income earners.
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 17, 20245 min read
Actuary View of Structured Settlements
An actuary uses math and statistics to estimate the financial impact of uncertainty and help clients minimize risk.
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 16, 20243 min read
Uranium Renaissance
Investors are once again focusing on Uranium. Causing talk of a Uranium Renaissance. Technology to Drive Growth As interest in AI...
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 7, 20243 min read
Ultimate Guide to Finding a Financial Advisor?
If you’re not sure which type of advisor suits you, take a look at the highlights. Robo Advisors These online services pick and maintain...
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 27, 20242 min read
Durable Goods Up 9.9%
New orders for manufactured durable goods increased $26.1 billion or 9.9 percent to $289.6 billion Durable Goods Rebound to Green on...
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Stephen H Akin
Aug 23, 20242 min read
Fed Chairman Jerome Powells Jackson Hole Speech
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powells Jackson Hole Speech Dow Jones futures and other major stock indexes traded higher Friday as Wall...
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Stephen H Akin
Jul 30, 20242 min read
Be the Architect of Your Future
Develop better spending habits, increase savings and diversify investments.
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Stephen H Akin
Feb 14, 20244 min read
Sustaining Economy
Data continues to support pricing power for some as others squeezed by costs Just as a ship continues its forward momentum after reducing...
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 30, 20231 min read
Savvy Year End Moves
As we approach year end here are some financial strategies to consider. Here’s How To Gift Stock Shares to Your Loved Ones This Holiday...
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Stephen H Akin
Oct 18, 20233 min read
Net Worth Surges
The 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) is the most recent survey conducted. Today the Federal Reserve released both the 2022 Survey...
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