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Salvatore M. Capizzi • May 12, 2026
What Is the Best Retirement Account? The Answer Might Surprise You
No single retirement account is best for every client. Learn how advisors compare 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, HSAs, SEP IRAs, and solo 401(k)s
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Adem Tumerkan • May 8, 2026
The Three Bucket Rule: Why the U.S. Deficit Debate Misses the Point
U.S. debt just crossed 100% of GDP. Before you panic, learn the Three Bucket Rule — the framework that predicted 2008 and what deficit cuts actually do to the private sector.
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Salvatore M. Capizzi • May 5, 2026
Dunham Earns Five Industry Recognitions in 2026 - Building on a Strong 2025
Dunham earned 6 industry recognitions across 2025 & 2026 — including USA Today's Best Financial Advisory Firms, LSEG Lipper Fund Awards, and 3 InvestmentNews finalist nominations
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Adem Tumerkan • May 1, 2026
Is OPEC Collapsing? The UAE's Exit Explains Why the Cartel Is Falling Apart
The UAE just left OPEC after 59 years — and it won't be the last. Here's why the cartel's prisoner's dilemma has no good ending, and what it means for oil prices.
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Adem Tumerkan • Apr 28, 2026
7 Behavioral Finance Analogies for Financial Advisors
Fear and greed move clients before logic does. Here are 7 behavioral finance analogies financial advisors can use to stop emotional decisions at every stage of the cycle
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Adem Tumerkan • Apr 24, 2026
Oil Inventories Near Record Lows, Housing Stalls, USD Defies De-Dollarization
Global oil inventories near all-time lows, the U.S. housing market is frozen, and the dollar just hit a record share of global transactions.
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Adem Tumerkan • Apr 22, 2026
The AI Energy Crisis: Why Nuclear Power Is Making a Comeback
AI data centers now consume 15% of grid power in some U.S. regions — pushing up utility bills and fueling a nuclear energy renaissance. Here's what investors need to know.
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Dylan Alexander • Apr 21, 2026
The Growing Weight of the Wealth Effect
Paper wealth is driving U.S. consumption — and that's a problem for retirees. Here's what rising Consumption Beta means for sequence risk and retirement planning.
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Adem Tumerkan • Apr 17, 2026
Why the Copper Shortage Could Last Until 2040
Copper prices are up 100% since COVID — but not because the economy is booming. A structural supply deficit and 25-year mine lag explain why the shortage could last until 2040
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Adem Tumerkan • Apr 14, 2026
Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful: 5 Tools to Understand Market Fear and Greed
Discover 5 tools that help investors interpret market fear and greed, from the VIX to the Buffett Indicator. A practical framework for volatile markets.
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Salvatore M. Capizzi • Apr 13, 2026
Childfree Financial Planning: Strategies for Couples Without Kids
No kids doesn't mean no plan. Discover estate planning, savings strategies, and legacy options designed for childfree individuals and couples.
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Adem Tumerkan • Apr 10, 2026
America's $1.2 Trillion Interest Bill, Japan's Backfiring Inflation, and Widening Trade Imbalances
US interest payments crossed $1.2 trillion — widening wealth inequality. Japan's inflation bet is backfiring. Global trade imbalances are accelerating
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Adem Tumerkan • Apr 7, 2026
Buffett Indicator 2026: It Just Hit 210%. Here's What That Actually Means
The Buffett Indicator sits at 210% of GDP — near an all-time high. Here's what the market cap-to-GDP ratio means, what it doesn't, and how it affects you.
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