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Markets Slip to Start September as Yields Rise, Tech Lags
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Markets Slip to Start September as Yields Rise, Tech Lags

Stocks began the month under pressure, dragged lower by rising Treasury yields, renewed tariff uncertainty, and a flood of corporate debt issuance.

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Maximizing Your Roth IRA for Wealth and Retirement
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Maximizing Your Roth IRA for Wealth and Retirement

Since its introduction in the late 1990s, the Roth IRA has become a popular way for individuals to build a secure financial future.

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U.S. Durable Goods Orders Drop While Consumer Confidence Slips: Economic Caution Grows
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U.S. Durable Goods Orders Drop While Consumer Confidence Slips: Economic Caution Grows

Today, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, two key economic indicators offered fresh insights into the health of the U.S. economy. The Commerce Department released new data on Durable Goods Orders for July, while the Conference Board published the latest Consumer Confidence Index for August.

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Economic Reports: Philadelphia Fed Index & Leading Economic Indicators
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Economic Reports: Philadelphia Fed Index & Leading Economic Indicators

Today, two major economic reports offer a mixed—but telling—snapshot of the U.S. economy’s current state and future direction.

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Market Swings Highlight Importance of Diversification
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Market Swings Highlight Importance of Diversification

With markets experiencing dramatic ups and downs in recent years, the importance of diversification has never been clearer for both individual and institutional investors.

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Inflation Surges Again as US Trade War and Tariffs Drive Up Costs
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Inflation Surges Again as US Trade War and Tariffs Drive Up Costs

New government data for July shows inflation is heating up again in the United States. The main culprit?

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Economic Reports: PPI & Jobless Claims
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Economic Reports: PPI & Jobless Claims

As summer winds down, all eyes are on two key economic indicators: the Producer Price Index (PPI) and jobless claims.

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Inflation Report 2025: How Consumers Are Coping With Higher Living Costs
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Inflation Report 2025: How Consumers Are Coping With Higher Living Costs

2025 has been a turbulent year, with inflation continuing to affect people’s daily lives and shifting the global political and economic landscape.

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Back-to-School Budgeting: Stress-Free Family Finance
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Back-to-School Budgeting: Stress-Free Family Finance

Have you noticed that back-to-school shopping seems to start earlier every year here in the Memphis Midsouth?

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Inflation’s Bite: Protecting Your Cash and Savings
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Inflation’s Bite: Protecting Your Cash and Savings

Have you felt like your money just doesn’t go as far as it used to? If you’ve watched the price of groceries, gas, and everyday essentials climb, you’re not imagining it.

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How New U.S. Tariffs Will Affect Your Wallet
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How New U.S. Tariffs Will Affect Your Wallet

The newest round of U.S. tariffs, which began in August 2025, is affecting the prices of many consumer goods.

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Rethink Your Risk Tolerance: Time for an Honest Portfolio Check-Up
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Rethink Your Risk Tolerance: Time for an Honest Portfolio Check-Up

Lately, market ups and downs have many investors asking themselves an important question: Does my portfolio align with my personal risk tolerance?

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