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The Fed, Don Quixote, and Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve has what’s called a "dual mandate"—keep everyday prices stable while promoting an economy that creates jobs. Managing that dual mandate is becoming more challenging this year, with prices and jobs giving mixed...
Read MoreNavigating the 2025 Tax Shift
On July 4, 2025, a major new tax law—the “Make American Workers and Families Thrive Again Act”—was signed into law. This wide-reaching legislation updates many parts of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which were set to expire at the...
Read MoreCommentary | 4.14.25 | Tariffs Bring Uncertainty, Risks, and Opportunities
In this commentary, the Cetera Investment Management Team discusses the market movements after the tariff announcement on April 2. Since then, they have seen large swings in markets as investors digest the news and what this means for...
Read MoreWeekly Market Insights | Positive Indicators Lift Stocks into May
Stocks pushed higher last week as investors cheered the White House’s constructive comments on trade, upbeat Q1 corporate reports, and an encouraging jobs report. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 2.92 percent, while the Nasdaq...
Read MoreExplore the Potential of Charitable Trusts
Are you interested in a lasting impact on causes you care about while also unlocking potential tax benefits? Charitable trusts might be the solution. These powerful financial vehicles offer a unique means to align your philanthropic...
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Election 2024: The Results and What Comes Next
One of the more contentious elections in recent years has ended with Donald Trump elected to the first nonconsecutive presidential term since Grover Cleveland in 1892.1 Similarly, the Republican Party took control of the Senate, while...
Read MoreProtect Yourself From Identity Theft
5 WAYS TO DEFEND AGAINST IDENTITY THEFT You've probably heard about identity theft, but you may not know what it is or how to protect against it. First, let's talk about what identity theft is. Identity theft occurs when someone...
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