War! What Is It Good For? Scaring You!

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With headlines dominated by geopolitical tensions and recent U.S. military actions, investors are once again asking a familiar question: What does war mean for markets? Data from Nasdaq Dorsey Wright provides historical context by analyzing how various asset classes have behaved following major U.S. military escalations over the past century. The findings may surprise investors…

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Welcome to La-La Land: This Market Feels Familiar (And Dangerous?

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Right now it feels like this year we’ve been living in a financial version of “La La Land.” Even the historically seasonal instability of September and October failed to materialize. Like the part in a movie where everything seems fine, even as the ominous soundtrack is shifting, are we in a dreamlike uptrend while potential…

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What’s in a Name? Trump Account, Baby Bond, Whatever…Saving Young Matters

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When the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law July 4, 2025, it introduced a new type of savings program for children. While informally referred to in some media as “Trump Accounts,” it’s important to focus on the program’s structure and potential benefits, rather than nickname. If you, a friend, or a…

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2025’s Stock Market Shows the Danger in Predictions

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“The forecasts may tell you a great deal about the forecaster; they tell you nothing about the future.” This classic line from investing icon Warren Buffett constantly reverberates through the minds of the team at Navigen Wealth Management. But it reached a crescendo earlier this year as we – and you – witnessed the chaotically…

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