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Bond Insights

5 Things to Consider About Taxable Municipal Bonds

Taxable municipal bonds may be an attractive option for investors in lower tax brackets, but there are things investors should know before making a decision.

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Empowering the Next Generation Through Financial Education (With Jim Clark)

Liz Ann interviews Jim Clark, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, about how understanding money basics is essential for building confidence, workforce readiness, and long-term economic mobility for young people.

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A Framework for Valuing Cryptocurrencies

As cryptocurrency price drivers become more fundamental, it's important to consider ways to value this new asset class.

Exploring Ways to Gain Exposure to Cryptocurrency

There are many ways to invest in cryptocurrency. Read more about the various ways to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies.

Does Bitcoin Have a Role in My Portfolio?

Is bitcoin an inflation hedge, currency, portfolio diversifier or something else? We look at what bitcoin can do and where it may fit in a portfolio.

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Inflation, Oil & Uncertainty: Reading the Market's Mixed Signals

Liz Ann and Collin examine how geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, and shifting inflation expectations are driving sharp rotations beneath the surface of equity markets.

Crypto Key Debates: Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Sol

We analyze the key questions around four of the largest and oldest cryptocurrencies.

Dire Strait: War's Impact on Stocks

A properly functioning Strait of Hormuz holds the keys to clarity around the growth, inflation, and market shock that has stemmed from the war in the Middle East.

Bond Insights

What Iran Conflict Could Mean for the Bond Market

Volatility spiked as investors questioned the Federal Reserve's next move, adding to existing concerns about private credit markets. Here's why investors shouldn't overreact.