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The S&P 500 finished nearly flat in July, ending the month 1.58% below its June 2 most recent all-time high. The Dow Industrials marginally outperformed last month, gaining 165-points (+0.38%), but enough to push year-to-date gain...

Monthly Recap | July 2026 The S&P 500 finished nearly flat in July, ending the month 1.58% below its June 2 most recent all-time high. The Dow Industrials marginally outperformed last month, gaining 165-points (+0.38%), but enough to push year-to-date gain into double-digits, up 10.17%...

Inflation isn’t loud. It slowly creeps in and chips away at progress.

For professionals building wealth, staying proactive matters more than ever. Flexible budgets, strong systems, and intentional planning can make a real difference.

Practical Moves to Safeguard Your Financial Progress Explore these strategies to help protect your purchasing power in a world of rising costs.

Rising costs don’t always feel dramatic, but over time they can quietly chip away at your progress. The key isn’t reacting all at once. It’s making small, consistent adjustments that keep you moving forward...

Are Rising Costs Slowing You Down? Rising costs don’t always feel dramatic, but over time they can quietly chip away at your progress. The key isn’t reacting all at once. It’s making small, consistent adjustments that keep you moving forward. A few simple shifts can make a big difference...

This Monthly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from July 2026. Read more here:

July 2026 Monthly Recap Broad market stocks finished a volatile month little changed with the S&P 500 capping its first winning week of the month, ending July just 0.06% in the red.…

A stronger-than-expected jobs report could give the Fed additional confidence to keep rates higher for longer. Join CIO Gene Goldman on this week's episode of as he breaks down the July payroll outlook, the labor market signals pointing to a potential rebound, and what investors should watch as markets navigate inflation and interest rate uncertainty.

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Choices, choices, choices. Make sure you know the benefits and limitations before committing your money.

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Building wealth is one thing—making sure it continues to support your lifestyle over time is another. For a closer look at why purchasing power matters more than account balances, read my latest blog at www.judithcaine.com/blog

Building wealth takes intention. Helping protect what that wealth is meant to accomplish over time requires just as much focus. At a certain point, the emphasis begins to shift. It’s no longer only about growth – it becomes about...

Safeguarding Purchasing Power Across Generations Building wealth takes intention. Helping protect what that wealth is meant to accomplish over time requires just as much focus. At a certain point, the emphasis begins to shift. It’s no longer only about growth – it becomes about maintaining the lifestyle you have built...

A busy week of economic data is ahead, but all eyes are on the Fed. Join CIO Gene Goldman on this week’s episode of as he breaks down what to expect from the upcoming Fed meeting, the latest inflation risks, and why September could be a key month for interest rates.

The Week Ahead | Cetera “Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...

Is buying always better than renting? Not necessarily. Run the numbers on both sides to see which option makes more sense for your situation and timeline.

Rent vs Buy Calculator Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.