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A little humor and a good reminder.

When it comes to financial advice, credentials and standards matter. That’s the idea behind the CFP® designation.

The CFP Board’s newest video says it well.

Spring 2026 CFP Board Public Awareness Campaign - It's Gotta Be a CFP® (Dive :30 16x9) Discover how CFP Board’s annual Public Awareness Campaign increases awareness of CFP® certification with the Spring 2026 commercial for the “It’s Gotta Be A ...

$1,000 Investment Accounts for Babies Born 2025–2028 🇺🇸

The federal government is launching “Trump Accounts” — long-term savings accounts designed to give the next generation a financial head start.

✔️ $1,000 government seed money
✔️ Invested for long-term growth
✔️ Families can contribute up to $5,000/year
✔️ Child gains control at age 18

If you have a baby born (or due) between 2025 and 2028, this could be a powerful wealth-building tool over time.

📌 To claim it: Ask your tax preparer about IRS Form 4547 when filing your 2025 taxes.

Official info: https://trumpaccounts.gov/

⚠️ Reminder: Only trust official .gov sites — scammers are already targeting parents.

This is one of the most significant new child-focused savings programs in years.

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, signed in 2025, introduces several new provisions that may shape charitable giving in the years ahead:
▪️Beginning in 2026, non-itemizers may deduct up to $1,000 ($2,000 for couples) for cash donations to qualified charities.

Some limits apply, so it may be a good time to discuss the changes with your tax, legal, or accounting professional.

Policy Giving Impact

Turkey Prices Are Higher This Thanksgiving—But Here’s How You Can Save Big While the spike in turkey prices is unwelcome news, lower prices for store-brand dinner rolls and stuffing have dropped from last year, helping shoppers make a more affordable Thanksgiving feast.

Charitable giving has ripple effects across communities. Nearly 1 in 3 donors say they'd give more if their employer offered a match, and 84% say they're more likely to give when matching is available. Awareness can make all the difference.

Impact Gifts Support

Giving doesn't just come from institutions. In 2023, individuals accounted for 67% of all charitable contributions—over $374 billion. Small acts of generosity may add up to something much larger.

Impact Back

Corporate giving plays a major role. About 65% of Fortune 500 companies offer matching gift programs, yet between $6–$10 billion in eligible matching funds go unclaimed each year. That means donor generosity may go further than many realize.

Giving Gifts Giving

Charitable giving continues to be a major force for good. In 2024, donations in the U.S. reached $592.5 billion, reflecting the impact of strong financial markets. From individuals to corporations, generosity remains a key part of the economy.

Giving Impact

Time to tread a little more cautiously...While the FOMC meeting delivered a little bit of everything for both hawks and doves last week, it also delivered on what the market wanted to hear — the rate-cutting is back on. Stocks have responded with record highs. Investors are now asking what happens next. The Fed has a challenging job ahead, balancing near-term risks to inflation and downside risks to the labor market, leaving “no risk-free path” with future monetary policy decisions.

The Federal Reserve Cut Rates, Now What? LPL Research provides insight into last week’s rate cut and what it could mean for equity and fixed income markets.

Stock market selloff has me thinking it's time for a new strategy!

September in markets is like a Monday morning; no one looks forward to it, and it usually lives up to its reputation.

Global week ahead: Welcome to September, Wall Street’s least-loved month We're two-thirds of the way through the third quarter, and corporate earnings — along with macro uncertainty — have revealed some clear winners and losers.

My wife and I are going to quit our jobs and travel until we run out of money!

I estimate we will be home around 9PM this evening