Your Social Security benefits, explained

Social Security and Medicare make headlines each election cycle as politicians float big questions around the viability of public safety nets in America. As such, each new administration spends time discussing potential revisions to these core programs. Given the impact any update to Social Security or Medicare could have on Americans—both those nearing retirement and […]

Monthly Market Update – February 2025

Inflation and Trade policy concerns Inflation remains in the headlines, though the data was not as bad as the headlines sounded. In January, consumer prices rose more than expected, with CPI increasing by 0.5% and core CPI by 0.4%(1). Despite worried headlines about the sharper than expected rise, the “January effect” of regular seasonal adjustments […]