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Facts vs Feelings Take 5 – How’s the Economy?

In the latest episode of Carson’s Take 5, hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, break down the mixed signals coming from the U.S. economy, exploring why recent data can feel confusing and what it really says about growth, jobs, and rece …

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Market Commentary: The February Hangover is Nearly Over

The past few weeks we’ve advised readers to be on the lookout for seasonal late February/early March weakness. After the 11th best start to a year ever as of Valentine’s Day, some sluggishness was expected. Well, stocks had their worst week of the year last week and are now down three weeks …

What Is an ETF

Curious about how to invest in ETFs? We’ll define what an exchange traded fund (or ETF) is and break down the differences between ETFs, index funds, and mutual funds.

Fundamentals of Retirement

Ready or not, here comes retirement! Watch our webinar: The Fundamentals of Retirement with Carson Wealth Planners Michael Gruidel and Kevin Olezsewski, now available on-demand. 

4 Tips to Take Your 401(k) to the Next Level

Matt Kory, Vice President, Retirement Programs As a retirement income vehicle, the 401(k) is second in popularity only to Social Security – and as CNBC reported in 2019 the number of 401(k) millionaires is at an all-time high. But is a million dollars even enough for your retirement needs? 

Market Commentary: Weakness Right on Cue

Last week, we noted the potential was high for a well-deserved break for stocks after a red-hot start to the year. That seasonal weakness may have begun. The S&P 500 is typically down in February, which joins September as the only other month to average in the red. But as we shared last …

Market Commentary: A February Hangover

It has been a great start to 2023 for stocks. We continue to expect higher prices this year, but we don’t anticipate they’ll happen in a straight line. February is sometimes known as a hangover month, and we wouldn’t be too surprised if stocks had a small break during this historically trou …

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