According to a recent survey, half of respondents said they had become more conservative because of market volatility. That reaction is understandable. When markets decline and headlines turn negative, reducing risk can feel like the safest response. But volatility is not a flaw in investing. It is an inherent part of it. Every generation of investors has experienced wars, recessions, inflation, financial crises, and other events that created fear and uncertainty. Yet despite

It's hard to believe August is already here. Think back over the past few months. What do you cherish the most from this summer? It probably wasn’t another day at the office or another item checked off your to-do list. More likely, it's the time you spent with the people you care about and the experiences you shared. Did you make enough time for those moments this summer? Most of us don't intentionally postpone happiness. We simply convince ourselves there will be a better t

As we move closer to the midterm elections, one thing is almost certain: political headlines will become louder, opinions will become stronger, and every news outlet will explain why this election changes everything. History also suggests that market volatility may increase in the months leading up to Election Day. That's nothing new. Elections create uncertainty, and uncertainty often causes investors to feel anxious. The greater danger, however, isn't the election itself. I

As we reach the midpoint of 2026, one lesson from the first half of the year stands out: the headlines and the markets told two very different stories. The conflict in Iran sent oil prices surging, which we all felt at the gas pump. Consumer sentiment fell to historic lows. Markets dropped nearly 10%, and recession fears resurfaced. AI dominated the conversation, with some proclaiming it the next productivity revolution while others warned it was a bubble waiting to burst. On