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Macro 7/5/2024

The Labor Market Is Looking Fragile – Here’s What The Mainstream Doesn’t Talk About

Despite strong labor market claims supporting a 'soft landing' thesis, indicators like the Kansas City Fed's LMCI and Sahm Rule show signs of weakn...

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Behind The Scenes 7/3/2024

Behind The Scenes Q3 2024 + Dunham CIO Back on Schwab Network

Join us as we show you through the thought process and in-depth analysis conducted by the Dunham Investment Committee. Discover the strategic adju...

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Macro 7/1/2024

The Dunham Deep Dive: Three Interesting Things I'm Looking At

China’s logistics parks face 20% vacancy as e-commerce slows. Investors see losses from overbuilt properties. U.S. new-home sales hit a low due to ...

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Knowledgeability 6/25/2024

Does Your Nonprofit Have “Zombie” Board Members?

Bryce Sanders is president of Perceptive Business Solutions Inc. He provides HNW client acquisition training for the financial services indu...

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Macro 6/24/2024

Global Dollar Shortage: How It Threatens the World Economy

Have you heard of a "dollar shortage"? It occurs when a country's USD outflows exceed its inflows, often due to higher import costs or internationa...

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Financial Advisor 6/18/2024

Top 8 Analogies Every Financial Advisor Can Use to Connect with Clients

Financial topics can be daunting for clients. Financial advisors should use analogies to make concepts clearer and more relatable. Analogies like f...

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Dunham Deep Dive 6/17/2024

The Dunham Deep Dive: Three Interesting Things I'm Looking At

US manufacturing investment cools, sign of slowdown? OPEC to pump more oil, prices may drop. Inflation eases, but is it a good thing, or underlying...

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Financial Advisor 6/11/2024

Elevate Your Practice: Outsourcing Essentials for Independent Financial Advisors

Running a financial advisory practice involves more than investment advice. Outsourcing tasks like tax planning and content marketing can boost eff...

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Macro 6/7/2024

Rising Number of FDIC Problem Banks Signals Serious Downside Risks Ahead

The US banking system is grappling with $517 billion in unrealized losses, credit card delinquencies, and commercial real estate defaults. With 63...

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Financial Advisor 6/4/2024

Lost in the Financial Frenzy? A Financial Advisor Can Help Cut Through the Noise

Financial advisors help bridge the gap between perception & reality. Confused clients with mismatched economic understanding & retirement goals nee...

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Dunham Deep Dive 6/3/2024

The Dunham Deep Dive: Three Interesting Things I'm Looking At

Credit card delinquencies hit a decade-high 8.9%, signaling consumer strain. The U.S. car market faces price wars due to overproduction and rising ...

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