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This Monthly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from August 2026. Read more here:

What will this week's economic data mean for rate hike odds?
Join Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke on this week's episode of as he breaks down key reports on manufacturing, services, employment, and Friday's closely watched jobs report. With the Fed meeting just two weeks away, markets will be looking to see whether the data strengthens or weakens the case for another hike.

The Week Ahead | Cetera “Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...

Attention Estate Executors: Do you know about the Alternate Valuation Date?

Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."

What would happen to your loved ones if you were gone? Make financial preparations today.

Variable Universal Life Insurance Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.

Markets face plenty of uncertainty, but investors may be looking past the next rate decision and toward Jackson Hole.
In this week's episode of , CIO Gene Goldman discusses what to expect from the first Jackson Hole symposium under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, including the future of Fed communications, the message behind rising Treasury yields, and how policymakers are navigating an economy that is sending mixed signals.

The Week Ahead | Cetera “Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...

Did you hear about Aretha Franklin’s handwritten will? How did Frank Sinatra keep his family from contesting his \$100m estate? The examples of famous celebrities underline the need for a clear estate strategy.

Estate Strategies of the Rich and Famous The examples of famous celebrities underline the need for a clear estate strategy.

SocialMedia may be important in growing your company, but it may introduce liability. Is your company protected?

Social Media: #NewestBusinessLiabilityRisk Social media may be a modern imperative for businesses looking to grow and build their brand, but it also introduces risk.

What role does yield play in long-term investment success?
The Cetera Investment Management Team's latest Market Commentary, Reap What You Sow: Cultivating Yield for Long-Term Returns, explores how dividends, interest income, and reinvestment have historically contributed to portfolio growth and why today’s higher-rate environment may create new opportunities for investors.
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Reap What You Sow: Cultivating Yield for Long-Term Returns Every great harvest begins with a single seed. The vibrant assortment of fruits and vegetables at your local farmer’s market is the result of careful planning,…

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Financial Watch | August 2026 Changing jobs is exciting, but it can also leave financial loose ends overlooked amid the transition, like an old 401(k) or an approaching vesting date. In…