Charitable giving can be an important part of a financial plan, providing an opportunity to support causes that matter to you while potentially creating financial and tax benefits along the way. But giving doesn’t always have to mean writing a check or making a cash donation. Depending on y …
Rating agency Fitch downgraded the U.S. government’s longer-term credit rating to AA+ from AAA. This was the second downgrade in the nation’s history. The first came in August 2011 from S&P Global Ratings after a government standoff over the debt ceiling. The agency cited “the expected …
We’ve seen some incredibly strong economic data over the past week! Join Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese as they break down everything from the GDP to the stock market. Highlights include: · GDP grew well above expectations · …
By Tom Fridrich, JD, CLU, ChFC®, Senior Wealth Planner Blended families, composed of couples who bring children from previous relationships together, have become increasingly common in today’s society. While blending families brings joy and new opportunities, it also can create comple …
After a large reversal Thursday, stocks bounced back Friday, bolstered by the continued impressive performance of the economy (further details below). This has already been a historic year — the stock market experienced one of its best starts in 2023. The S&P 500 is up close to 20% for …
Watch our webinar, “Exit Strategies for Business Owners” with Carson Group’s Director, Wealth Planning Kimberly Flynn and Mark Petersen, Vice President of Affluent Wealth Planning, now available on-demand.
Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese provide their top takes on the state of the economy – and what to expect this quarter – in the latest episode of Facts vs. Feelings: Take Five. Hear what Ryan and Sonu share their expert opinio …
