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Will 2026 feel different for consumers? In this December 2025 market update, Chief Investment Officer Steve Latham, CFA, CFP®, talks through what we’re seeing in inflation, interest rates, and day‑to‑day affordability, and what that could mean for you and your family in the year ahead. Steve walks through how spending on goods and services is changing, why some households are feeling more pressure than others, and how remaining savings may continue to support the economy.

Is consumer spending still supporting the U.S. economy? In this November 2025 market update, Chief Investment Officer Steve Latham, CFA, CFP®, explains the latest trends in consumer spending and confidence.

Is the stock market overvalued right now, and what does that mean for your investments? In this financial market update for October 2025, Ty Bernicke, CFP®, President & CEO, breaks down the current stock market trends, valuation metrics, and what they suggest for investors moving forward.

What does the recent slowdown in job growth and rising unemployment claims mean for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions and the economy? In this financial market update for September 2025, Chief Investment Officer Steve Latham, CFA, CFP®, breaks down the recent jobs trends and what they suggest about the Federal Reserve’s next moves.