by admin@collabdesign.co | Sep 15, 2026 | Economy
It’s Not Just Oil August’s 3.4% annual increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows that inflation remains stubbornly high. Higher energy prices remain a key driver, up 16% year over year. In addition to higher oil prices tied to the Iran conflict, reduced global...
by admin@collabdesign.co | Sep 3, 2026 | Tax Planning
If you’ve donated to your church, supported a local food pantry, or helped a favorite charity over the years, you have likely done so because you care about the cause and not for the tax deduction. In recent years, many taxpayers who claimed the standard deduction...
by admin@collabdesign.co | Aug 14, 2026 | Economy
It’s the Earnings, Stupid Conflict with Iran. The largest global oil supply shock and volatile energy prices. Inflation still above the Fed’s target. Long-term interest rates rising steadily throughout the year. Yet the S&P 500 is at an all-time high. How? As...
by admin@collabdesign.co | Jul 15, 2026 | Economy
Beyond Magnificent The first half of 2026 was strong for stock-market indexes. The S&P 500 rose 10%, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq gained 13%. So it may surprise some that the “Magnificent 7” major tech and growth stocks—Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta,...
by admin@collabdesign.co | Jun 15, 2026 | Economy
Liftoff! June has the potential to be remembered for a series of meaningful liftoffs. As we write this, the United States and Iran have agreed to a peace deal. The announcement was light on details, and important disagreements are still unresolved. It seems more like...
