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Weekly Market Commentary: Markets Decline Slightly in Quiet Week

May 12, 2025: Most broad equity indexes declined slightly last week after two weeks of strong gains. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both fell less than 1%.
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Recovering From Identity Theft

Recovery from identity theft is a process that takes time and effort.
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Why Making Minimum Credit Card Payments is Financially Disastrous

Relying on minimum payments traps you in debt. Take control with discipline, smart strategies, and a plan to secure lasting financial freedom.
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Weekly Market Commentary: Markets Extend Gains in Busy Week of Earnings and Economic Data

May 5, 2025: The S&P 500 Index rose 3% last week and has now recouped all losses since the April 2nd tariff announcement. Last week’s economic calendar included a contraction in 1Q25 GDP, positive inflation data, and stable employment trends.
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Weekly Market Commentary: Markets Continue to Rebound as Trade Rhetoric Eases

April 28, 2025: Although equities have rebounded off their lows, some areas of the financial markets are still flashing warning signs on the economy, including cyclical sectors, oil, and the VIX.
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Protecting Your Computer

With computers and mobile devices playing more important roles in our daily lives, protecting the information stored on those devices has become more important.
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Weekly Market Commentary: Stocks Decline Amid New Trade War Developments

April 21, 2025: The U.S. government now requires an export license for Nvidia’s H20 chip exports to China, resulting in a $5.5 billion write-down in the first quarter. Fed Chair Powell delivered a hawkish speech, indicating that no near-term rate cuts will occur until the economic impact of recent tariff announcements becomes clearer. March retail sales increased 1.4% month-over-month, marking the largest rise since January 2023.
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Weekly Market Commentary: Stocks Rise in Volatile Week

April 14, 2025: Extreme volatility in equity markets continued last week as investors reacted to quickly changing trade policy.
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Weekly Market Commentary: Equity Markets Sell Off Sharply Following Tariff Announcement

April 7, 2025: Equity markets fell sharply in the wake of the Trump Administration’s sweeping tariff announcement that exceeded most expectations.
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