“Fixed income” is investment-speak for bonds and bond-like investments. These are income producing vehicles that tend to have a fixed maturity date when the investor receives his or her principle investment back. They tend to be viewed as the conservative piece of an investor’s overall portfolio, complementing stocks, which are more aggressive and tend to…

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The “giving season” is almost here, and your thoughts may be turning to families and organizations in need that could benefit from your generosity. Among the many reasons to engage in charitable giving, it’s a great way to reduce tax burden while doing some good in the world. If you’re on the fence about it,…

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Continuing Progress U.S. equity markets rose since our July report, buoyed by ongoing economic expansion and strong corporate profit growth. Foreign stock markets were disappointing, reflecting less vigorous economic conditions abroad and uncertainty about U.S. trade policy. With interest rates trending higher and bond prices thereby lower, most fixed income benchmarks posted lackluster returns. Year-to-date…