The Elephants in the Room

The Elephants in the Room

by | Sep 14, 2026 | Economy

Monday, September 14, 2026 The federal government’s share of the economy is the largest it’s been in 75 years. So far in the 2020s, federal spending has averaged 26% of gross domestic product, which is the value of everything the country produces in one year....
The Key to the 60/40 Portfolio Has Flipped

The Key to the 60/40 Portfolio Has Flipped

by | Sep 8, 2026 | Economy

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Most investors are familiar with the 60/40 portfolio concept, where 60% of a portfolio is held in equities and 40% in bonds. It’s been a popular model for some time due to its effectiveness. The stocks portion of the portfolio serves as the...
If You Only Invest in The U.S., It’s A Huge Risk

If You Only Invest in The U.S., It’s A Huge Risk

by | Aug 31, 2026 | Economy

Monday, August 31 Naturally as a host nation, the U.S. had a lot of support at the World Cup. As a global economic powerhouse, investors also strongly support American equities. But it’s risky if your retirement portfolio is only screaming, “U-S-A! U-S-A!” And it...
To the Moon and Back

To the Moon and Back

by | Aug 24, 2026 | Economy

Monday, August 24 Earnings season is here again, with banks first reporting blowout earnings. The outperformance was driven by investment banking, specifically fees related to the SpaceX initial public offering. JP Morgan Chase had a record quarterly profit – $21...
Margin Calls Often Lead to Overbought Conditions

Margin Calls Often Lead to Overbought Conditions

by | Aug 17, 2026 | Economy

Monday, August 17 A month after the dot-com bubble back in 2000, the market sent a warning shot. It was April 2000 and stocks collapsed 10% in five days, falling 6% on the last day alone. The New York Post ran a story about margin calls driving the selloff. The story...