Listen to the full episode, here. Key Points The U.S. military action to remove Nicolás Maduro is described as both surprising in its execution but unsurprising given the prior buildup of U.S. military assets in the…
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It is almost hard to believe we are quickly approaching the 6th anniversary of the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. I remember it almost as though through a fog. In some ways, that whole timeframe seems…
The word “budget,” often evokes a negative reaction for fear it will be restrictive and limit the things we’re able to do. However, a budget doesn’t have to feel restrictive to be effective. While creating one…
The start of a new year often brings a renewed focus on personal and professional goals. January is more than a time for resolutions; it’s an opportunity to step back, assess your financial landscape, and proactively…
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United States increased by a whopping 4.3% during the third quarter of 2025. The median estimate in the Bloomberg survey was for a…
The voice behind “Sam the Snowman” in the 1964 animated Christmas special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” was an entertainer named Burl Ives. Those of you of a certain age undoubtedly know this and remember the man.…
Listen to the full episode, here. Key Points The initial fervor around the EV industry was described as artificial, driven more by government subsidies, political pressure, and hype rather than genuine, organic consumer demand. The removal…
When the question of “why not?” stops working. Last week, the Federal Reserve cut the target overnight lending rate by 25 basis points (0.25%) to an upper level of 3.75%. This wasn’t much of a surprise.…
The end of the year is quickly approaching, and as people turn their attention to holiday celebrations with friends and family, taxes are naturally the last thing on their minds. However, implementing one or more of…
For some time, the proverbial crystal ball has been decidedly hazy. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either lying or doesn’t have a crystal ball. However, this hasn’t stopped me from giving numerous recent presentations about…