Capital Insights: Another Year of New Highs, But What Comes Next?
Trent Von Ahsen breaks down another record-setting year in the markets, highlighting what’s driving the S&P 500’s steady run of new highs and what it might signal for investors heading into 2026.
Capital Insights: Why Consumers Trust the Market But Not the Economy
This month, Trent Von Ahsen explores the widening gap between investor optimism and everyday financial realities, and what it could mean for long-term growth.
Year-End Financial Planning: 5 Steps to Prepare for 2026
The end of the year is closer than it looks. Here’s how to get your financial plan ready for the year ahead, in five simple steps.
Capital Insights: What Tight Credit Spreads Signal About Risk
This month, Trent Von Ahsen unpacks the trade-offs in today’s corporate bond market, and what tight spreads could mean for investors' risk outlook.
Avoiding IRMAA Surcharges on Your Medicare Premiums
IRMAA surcharges can add thousands of dollars a year to your Medicare premiums—often by surprise. Learn what triggers IRMAA, how the income brackets work, and strategies to keep your costs under control.
Capital Insights: Making Your Retirement Savings Last
This month, Trent Von Ahsen breaks down how different withdrawal strategies can impact your retirement, and what it takes to make your savings last a lifetime.
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