Staying invested despite geopolitical events can pay off in the long run. Geopolitical uncertainty can cause short-term market volatility, but the stock market has been resilient. In fact, stocks generated positive performance one year after an act of aggression for 73% of the armed conflicts since World War II. The longer the investment time frame, the more likely a positive return. Geopolitical Conflicts Have Had Minimal Impact on Long-Term Equity Performance Growth of $10,

Whether your children will grow up to be entrepreneurs or to work for someone else, teaching kids early about business helps them establish valuable skills that can serve them in both their professional and personal lives. Among other things, learning about business can teach kids problem-solving, time management and the importance of planning. It can also help them understand the value of money and hard work, perseverance and risk-taking. Here are four ways to help set up yo

Crystal is excited to share this recipe with you, and says these delicious dumplings must be eaten with vanilla ice cream! Ingredients: 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored 2 (10 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough 1 cup butter 1 ½ cups white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 (12 oz) can or bottle of Mountain Dew Directions: 1.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. 2.  Cut each apple into 8 equal wedges; set aside. 3.  Separate cres

We are thrilled to highlight one of our youngest clients and investors, Gibby Quisenberry —a 15-year-old high school sophomore whose creativity and entrepreneurial spirit have already blossomed into a thriving business. Gibby’s journey began when she decorated her sister Cooper’s graduation cap in 2023. Her sister loved it so much that she shared Gibby’s talent with friends, sparking requests for more. What started with five graduation caps in 2023 quickly grew into sixty cap

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Dan Cobb was born in Japan in 1962. His Dad was in the US Navy and stationed in Japan, where he and his wife adopted Dan at six weeks...

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