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Why X Money Caught My Attention I am always trying to find ways I can make more money on our cash, but due to the constant change of rates, and some of the direct deposit requirements and the gener...
It is virtually impossible to go through an entire day without hearing or reading about Artificial Intelligence (AI). It has become ubiquitous in everyday life. AI has made advancements in almost ever...
Key Takeaways from 2026 Q2 Stocks staged a powerful relief rally in Q2 - The S&P 500 gained roughly 15% for the quarter (SPY price return), pushing the index to new all-time highs near 7,5...
SpaceX has been grabbing headlines with its recent blockbuster IPO. At current prices, the company is worth approximately $2.3 trillion, making it bigger than household names like Facebook (Meta), Tes...
Volatility returned in Q1 with the S&P 500 losing approximately 5% year-to-date. Oil prices captured much of the market’s attention, breaking above the $100 psychological level for the first tim...
As apex predators, bears dominate their ecosystems with no natural enemies. They regulate prey populations through physical power, with razor-sharp claws and a crushing bite force. This "furious downw...
Note: This post contains new and updated information since the original acquisition announcement on November 20, 2025. The Walkner Condon team will continue to update this post as additional details b...
U.S. government shutdown? Global turbulence? "Who cares!" said the markets at the end of 2025, continuing their bullish performance. The S&P index was up 2.7% in Q4, bringing it to an annual ret...
We used to have a playbook for Roth conversions. If you were over 65, the math was fairly straightforward. We would look at your "income stack"—your pension, dividends, interest, and capital gainsâ€...
While it may seem odd that a financial advisor is writing about prediction markets, it’s the unique structure of the contracts that are most fascinating and the future implications this may have in ...
The word “recession†is usually associated with financial burdens and increased stress. It is easy to understand why, as news headlines tend to focus on everything that is going wrong in the econo...
The third quarter of 2025 delivered a robust performance for global markets, navigating seasonal headwinds and policy shifts to post impressive gains. The S&P 500 advanced 7.4% for the quarter, re...
