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Money may not be able to buy love, but finances and relationship bliss go hand in hand. We’ve previously discussed how money is the most common reason married couples fight, and that arguments about money are the most common predictors of a future divorce. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we want to readdress the importance of financial harmony in a relationship.

By Todd Youngdahl, CFP®

By Maura C. Schauss, CFP®

Back in November, political pundits and the media were shocked when Donald Trump won the election. They acted as if it were totally unexpected and no one could have seen it coming. Yet a few people did predict the event: economists.

By Todd Youngdahl, CFP®

There is a lot happening in our world today. From growing economies to political unrest to changing monetary policy, much of what is going on directly influences world bond markets. What is going on out there and how will it affect your portfolio?

By Maura C. Schauss, CFP®

We have reached the end of an unpredictable and tumultuous year! Despite an unprecedented election season, a Brexit surprise, and a controversial oversupply of oil, the year finished off strong and the onset of 2017 looks bright.

Here is how the end of the year looks for different aspects of the economy:

By Ann Blakey, MBA, RP ®

By Todd I. Youngdahl, CFP®

As a follow up to our post yesterday, we’d like to share a more in depth outline of what the election results could mean for the markets in the near future. Because both polls and markets had expected a Clinton victory, the markets are reeling from the surprise outcome.

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Happy Halloween friends! Whether or not you have kids, it’s hard to deny the thrill of carved pumpkins, sugary treats, and dressed up ghosts and goblins. Just as anyone at any age can enjoy Halloween, the same can be said for financial planning.