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The Economy Slows… but Stocks Soar

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

What if I told you the economy is slowing… yet investors are cheering? Sounds backward, right? But it is happening in plain sight. Look around. Fewer “Help Wanted” signs. Quiet shifts at your favorite restaurant. Friends delaying big purchases. You’re […]

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Can We Trust Government Economic Numbers? Building a Complete Picture

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

People who invest money are getting mixed messages about the economy from recent reports. This confusion even led President Trump to remove the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The newest job numbers looked weak and had to be […]

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Markets at All-Time Highs: What Should You Do Now?

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

The S&P 500 just closed at another all-time high. Cue the headlines. Cue the opinions. And for many investors? Cue the hesitation. When markets are setting records, it can feel like the worst possible time to put new money to […]

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Investing Through Political Noise

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

In a world saturated with 24/7 news cycles and ever-present political discourse, it’s easy for investors to get swept up in the noise. Every election, every policy debate, and every global event can feel like it has the potential to […]

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The Middle East Conflict: How Wars Impact Investors

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

The conflict between Israel and Iran has captured global attention and created uncertainty in financial markets. Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and military targets began on June 13 and quickly led to retaliatory attacks. While the situation is still […]

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