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Q1 2026 Market Outlook
Summary, Last Year: International equities outperformed U.S. equities last year, marking a reversal of the decade-long period of U.S. market leadership. Gold continued its strong run, as did other precious metals such as silver and copper. Core bonds also delivered solid returns, reversing the recent trend in which short-term bonds had outperformed longer-term bonds. A …
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When Every Second Counts: Lessons from Emergency Physicians’ Wealth Planning
Emergency room doctors face a unique kind of pressure. Their days are unpredictable, their schedules are demanding, and their careers are often marked by long hours and high stress. That reality doesn’t stop at the hospital doors—it extends to their finances, where irregular income streams, complex tax situations, and little free time make managing wealth …