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Sep

August Market Commentary

Stocks mostly rose in August, buoyed by a strong end to the month. Positive inflation data and economic reports lifted stocks, with investors encouraged by...

Aug

Teaching Financial Wellness to the Next Generation

In a world where financial stability is often seen as a cornerstone of personal well-being, the concept of financial wellness has gained significant traction. But...

Aug

Money with Murphy – Fed Navigates Inflation and Jobs at Jackson Hole

As the world’s top economists and policymakers gather at Jackson Hole, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve and the delicate balancing act they face....

Aug

Markets in a Minute -Navigating Q2 Earnings: Tech Wins, Consumer Struggles, and What’s Next

Navigating Q2 Earnings: Tech Wins, Consumer Struggles, and What’s Next Key Takeaways 1. Mixed but Strong Q2 2024 Results: 78% of S&P 500...

Aug

July Market Commentary

In July 2024, the stock market saw mixed results, with most indexes closing higher. However, tech stocks, which had driven significant growth in the first...

Aug

Money with Murphy – Market Volatility Unveiled: What You Need to Know Now

Investors often have their favorite market indicators such as stochastics and Bollinger bands. Well one of Kara’s is what she calls, the Mom Indicator. Yesterday,...

Jul

Markets in a Minute: The Quest for Olympic Economic Gold

The eyes of the world are on France as the 2024 Summer Olympics “kicked” off with men’s soccer last week. The stakes are high, not...

Jul

Navigating Financial Responsibilities as a Working Parent

Being a working parent comes with a unique set of financial challenges that require careful planning and foresight. The financial landscape can seem daunting, from...

Jul

Markets in a Minute: Biden Out

Biden Out  If any of you have tuned into my recent presentations, webinars or podcast appearances, you would have heard me talk about investing...

Jul

Money with Murphy – A Concentrated Market

The S&P 500 continued to march higher with tech stocks leading the charge. However, nearly 80% of S&P 500 companies underperformed the index. While fixed...

Jul