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2Q23 Earnings: Resilient
The first half of the year turned out to be better than expected, with Europe dodging recession, China emerging from a multi-year lockdown and a tight U.S. labor market providing a boost to activity.
Why A Stock Peak Isn’t A Cliff
Many investors may think a market high is a signal stocks are overvalued or have reached a ceiling.
Spotlight On U.S. Fiscal Challenges
The move by Fitch Ratings to strip the U.S. government of its top-notch AAA credit rating again underscores the long-term challenges we see for the U.S. fiscal outlook.
What's Happening in the World of Higher Education?
Sky-high costs and growing skepticism are not the only factors playing into enrollment declines.
EWill Legislation: Where We Stand and What Lies Ahead
EWills are on the rise, making estate planning more accessible and convenient than ever. Learn about the current landscape of eWill legislation and what lies ahead.
2023 Q2 Market Review
Watch a recording of our webinar: Q2 Market Review presented by Leonard Golub, CFA.
RMD Relief and Guidance for 2023
The IRS has announced certain relief and guidance for RMDs for 2023.
I’m 65 and Still Working. Should I Enroll in Medicare?
How to decide if it’s the right time to sign up for Medicare and the costs of late enrollment.
A Guide to See-Through Trusts
With the passing of the SECURE Act (both 1.0 and 2.0), the use of a See-Through Trust became popular. Learn how this estate planning tool can help you pass your retirement assets to your loved ones, and when it makes sense to use one.
What Is the Outlook for Oil Prices?
The likely cause for declining oil prices is increased U.S. production, which is expected to reach an all-time high in 2023.
Fidelity Increases Mobile Deposit Limit
Effective July 25, 2023, Fidelity will increase the limit on mobile check deposits to $500,000.
The Evolution of Small Cap Investing: Four Decades of Innovation at Dimensional
Over the past 20 year, 92% of Dimensional’s small cap funds outperformed their benchmarks vs. only 30% industry-wide.
7 Steps to Estimating Your In-Retirement Cash Flow Needs
Rules of thumb may be too high for affluent retirees with high savings rates, but healthcare costs are a major swing factor.
Good News From the June CPI Report: Inflation Is Truly Declining
The market-friendly number is still above the Fed’s target, and a July interest-rate hike looks likely.
Don't Get Hooked by these Financial Scams
Learn the best ways to safeguard your personal information—and your money.
Can We Talk About Your Will?
Bringing up the conversation of Wills to your parents can be challenging, but it is important to bring up these topics sooner rather than later so that you have the opportunity to understand your loved one’s final wishes.
Living Will: Planning Your Legacy
By establishing a living will, you can have peace of mind knowing that your loved ones will know exactly what to do if the unimaginable happens.
Midyear Review: Staying Focused as Markets Shift
The first half of the year has given investors plenty to process—from banking turmoil to a morphing yield curve to the debt ceiling debate.
Q2 Quarterly Market Review
The DFA Quarterly Market Review features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.