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Why Investors Should Care about Currency Movements

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Currency fluctuations significantly impact global earnings and asset positioning, despite most investors not directly trading foreign currencies. A strong U.S. dollar negatively affects multinational companies’ international revenue, while substantial currency price fluctuations can lead to considerable volatility in certain asset classes, particularly carry trades where investors borrow in low yielding currencies to invest in higher yielding currencies. It is within these dynamics that greater attention should be focused on currencies.

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America’s Retirement Crisis: How State Plan and Employer Plan Options Aim to Secure Our Future

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As America’s retirement crisis looms larger than ever, with nearly half of the population fearing financial instability in their golden years, innovative state plans and employer-driven solutions are stepping in to bridge the savings gap and ensure a secure future for all.

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2024 Mid-Year Market Outlook: What Lies Ahead

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The U.S. economy continues to grind, and macro-level data suggests that moderating growth ahead will not cause a near-term recession. When setting the current environment at a level compared to our expectations at the start of the year, investors witnessed more mid-cycle dynamics as risks to the downside lessened and valuations expanded. With the macro-economic environment seemingly in a constructive place, we’re reminded that complacency is not a viable investment strategy. In our mid-year update, we detail the opportunities and risks ahead.

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Retirement Spending – How Not to Overspend or Outlive Your Savings

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Saving for retirement is something many of us are encouraged to participate in throughout our working lives. In a recent Bryn Mawr Trust survey about women and retirement, 826 women (age 40+) said that their top sources of wealth are careers, followed by saving and budgeting, with 40% selecting retirement as the leading life event that impacts their financial planning.1 The rules and guidelines for how much to save and where are readily available, but there needs to be more professional guidance for when we finally reach retirement and begin spending it.

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The Importance of Aligning Your Investment Strategy with Your Estate Plan

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When it comes to managing your wealth for the future, having a sound investment strategy is paramount. However, equally important is ensuring that your estate plan is closely aligned with these investment choices. The synergy between how you manage your assets today and how you plan to pass them on to beneficiaries can significantly impact your financial legacy and security.