Month: April 2026

Weekly Economic Update presented by Meld University
Weekly Economic Update

School of Financial Wellness

Consumer sentiment declined. Gas prices rose. Job satisfaction fell. A shooting occurred at the Correspondents’ Dinner.

Social Security retirement savings represented by miniature elderly people sitting on stacks of coins.
Everything You Need to Know About Social Security

School of Social Security & Medicare

Social Security provides a guaranteed source of income for many retirees, but maximizing benefits requires careful planning.

Oil pumps with an overlay of financial charts
Rising Oil Prices and Your Portfolio

School of Financial Wellness

Rising oil prices can impact your stocks, bonds, and cash holdings as well as the overall economic outlook.

An estate lawyer helping a couple establish a trust
The Basics of Trusts

School of Financial Wellness

A trust can be a valuable tool to protect assets from creditors, tailor your estate plan, avoid probate, and maintain privacy.