We focus on long-term investing through the lens of the ancient proverb: "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

Embarking on a new investment journey shares emotional similarities with the first day of school—both are filled with a mix of fear and excitement. We explore immediate investment and dollar-cost averaging strategies in this back-to-school "study guide."

For those in or near retirement, perhaps the question is, how can I protect my purchasing power and grow my wealth? Can I trust the IOU from Uncle Sam?

News Recap: 1) U.S. economy outperforms expectations, 2) Federal Reserve approves a quarter-percent interest rate hike, and 3) Dow Jones Index experiences a winning streak.

This on-demand Market Update episode covers several key topics shaping markets and the economy. (video)

"Ninety percent of the game is half mental." Yogi Berra had a knack for contradictions and finding wisdom in the nonsensical. Read our quarterly check-in on markets and the economy. (Article)

During periods of higher interest rates, sticky inflation, and below-average consumer sentiment, we believe it is important to remain present in markets with a long-term view.