Resource Articles
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How Much Should You Really Be Spending on Housing in 2026?
In 2026 housing affordability is improving slightly but the best approach is spending about 25 to 35 percent of income while protecting savings and long term financial stability.
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Choosing the Right Credit Card for Your Needs
Choosing the right credit card in 2025 lets you earn rewards, build credit, and manage finances—match your card to goals, habits, and credit for maximum benefit.
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Market Commentary
Weekly Market Commentary: Stocks Rise on Optimism that Energy Flows Improve
April 6, 2026: Equity markets rose last week, snapping a streak of five consecutive weekly declines.
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Weekly Market Commentary: Stocks Fall for Fifth Consecutive Week
March 30, 2026: The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and MSCI ACWI Indexes all declined for the 5th consecutive week as hostilities in the Middle East continued.
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Market Commentary
Weekly Market Commentary: Stocks Continue Energy Price-Driven Slide
March 23, 2026: Equities continued their slide last week as the price of oil reached new highs.
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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting
Should You Pay Off Debt or Build Savings First? A Decision Framework
Start with a small emergency fund, focus on paying off high interest debt, then build long term savings to reduce stress and gain financial freedom.
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Weekly Market Commentary: Stocks Decline Amidst Middle East Tensions
March 16, 2026: Equity indexes across the globe declined last week as geopolitical headlines dominated the tape. The S&P 500 declined -1.6%, the Nasdaq 100 slipped -1.0%, and the Russell 2000 decreased -1.7%. Notably, US stocks outperformed International equities for the second consecutive week.
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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting
How to Talk About Money as a Couple Without the Conflict
Money talks, done with empathy and structure, turn conflict into teamwork, building trust, shared goals, and long-term security together.
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Weekly Market Commentary: Escalating Conflict in Middle East Hits Stocks, Oil
March 9, 2026: Equities across the globe declined last week. Catalysts included the escalating conflict in Iran and labor market data that showed the US economy lost jobs in February.
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