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Tax Filing Preparation Checklist
Preparing early for tax season can help reduce stress, minimize surprises, and create opportunities for proactive planning.
SECURE Act Updates & Retirement Rule Changes
Recent retirement plan changes continue to shape how you save, especially if you’re a high earner or approaching retirement.
Finalize Prior-Year Retirement Contributions
Timing and limits vary by account type, so it’s important to understand which windows remain open.
2026 Contribution Limits
The Internal Revenue Service has formally announced their contribution limits for 2026 indexed for inflation.
October 2025 Quarterly Update
The third quarter delivered another blend of volatility, opportunity, and shifting leadership. After a strong rally through July and August, markets extended gains into September with key indices setting fresh highs. Much like Q2, broad participation was exhibited: while Mega-cap tech continued to dominate, smaller and Value stocks finally mounted comebacks.
Health Coverage Deadlines: What to Know for Marketplace and Medicare Enrollment
Fall isn’t just pumpkin spice season—it’s also open enrollment season. Whether you’re applying through the Marketplace or reviewing Medicare options, Q4 is filled with important deadlines that impact your 2026 coverage.
Max Contributions: Topping Off Retirement, Education & Health Accounts
As the end of the year approaches, it’s a great time to check in on your contribution levels. Whether you’re building for the future or reducing your taxable income today, maximizing your contributions can give your money the momentum it needs to grow.
Tax Planning: Roth Conversions, Tax-Loss Harvesting & Income Timing Strategies
The fourth quarter is a great time to take a closer look at your tax picture—before deadlines sneak up. Smart planning now can reduce your 2025 tax burden and ensure you’re putting your money to work in the most efficient way possible.
RMD Reminder: Why Timing Matters for Year-End Distributions
If you’re age 73 or older (or inherited a retirement account), it’s time to start thinking about Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). These mandatory withdrawals may feel like just another box to check—but when handled thoughtfully, they can also create opportunities for better tax efficiency and meaningful impact.
July 2025 Market Update
July 2025Market Update Category YTD 2024 US Large 6.2 25.0 US Small -1.8 11.5 Developed Markets ex-US 19.9 4.3 Emerging Markets 15.6 8.1 US Fixed Income 4.0 1.3 US High Yield 6.8 9.2 Source: JPMorgan Guide to the Markets. Data as of June 30, 2025. Performance in...
Weekly Market Commentary
Market Commentary | October 5th, 2026
Inflation came in below expectations and Q2 U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) growth exceeded forecasts, while labor data pointed to slower hiring. Together, the releases showed continued economic expansion alongside moderating labor demand and inflation above the Federal Reserve’s target.
Market Commentary | September 28th, 2026
Business sentiment surged to multiyear highs while labor market data continued to improve. However, several hard economic indicators have yet to fully confirm the growing optimism, creating an increasingly important question for investors heading into the fourth quarter.
Market Commentary | September 21st, 2026
Economic data last week continued to show a resilient U.S. economy, although the primary focus was the Federal Reserve’s September policy meeting and the inflation outlook. Treasury yields remained elevated throughout the week, with the 10-year Treasury finishing near 5.0% and the 30-year ending around 5.34%, as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point rate increase and updated economic projections.
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