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What's Going On…With Inflation
Inflation's trend has been favorable this year, but a growing conflict in Iran—combined with already-imposed tariffs—might put upward pressure in prices later this year.
Markets and Economy
Fed Holds Policy Rate Steady
The Fed held the federal funds rate steady but noted that the risks of inflation and potentially higher unemployment remained high.
International
Trade War: Supply Chain Clues
What happens in global supply chains can provide insight into how tariffs and the trade war may affect economies around the world.
Markets and Economy
Perspective: Mid-Year Outlook
Tariff policy has clouded expectations for the second half of the year, but there are ways to navigate through the fog.
Financial Planning
2025 Midyear Outlook
2025 has been a bouncy year so far with market ups and downs and uncertainty regarding possible tax changes and economic impacts of tariffs. Are you ready for what may come next?
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Intro to thinkorswim® Desktop
Welcome to thinkorswim®. In this video we'll provide a high-level tour of the most commonly used features of the thinkorswim trading platform.
Planning and retirement
Financial Planning
2025 Midyear Outlook
2025 has been a bouncy year so far with market ups and downs and uncertainty regarding possible tax changes and economic impacts of tariffs. Are you ready for what may come next?
Behavioral Finance
What is the Sunk Cost Fallacy?
The desire to get your money's worth can lead you in some potentially harmful directions.
Mortgages
Understanding Mortgage Rates
Why aren't mortgage rates falling more quickly? Learn how different interest rates work and the various factors that impact the interest rates we pay on mortgages.
Retirement Income
Beyond the 4% Rule
How much can you spend without running out of money? The 4% rule is a popular rule of thumb, but you can do better. Here are guidelines for finding your personalized spending rate.
Markets and Economy
Volatility in Retirement
Don’t have a cash reserve? Here are some ways to adjust your spending and withdrawals to help ease the burden on your portfolio.
Retirement
Save Now for Retirement
The sooner you start saving, the more likely you're likely to reach your retirement goals. Here are some numbers to put things in perspective.
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