Markets News
A Divided Fed Held Again in April 2026
The April 28-29 meeting kept the funds rate at 3.50-3.75% on a 9-3 vote — three dissents that map the committee's inflation argument.
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Christopher Lee
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Investing
How to Read a Fund Prospectus in Twenty Minutes
Four sections carry nearly all the decision-relevant information — fees, holdings, risk factors, and performance — and the SEC requires each to follow a…
Markets News
Inflation Reaccelerated to 3.3 Percent in March 2026
The 12-month consumer price index jumped to 3.3% in data reported in April 2026, rebounding from January's 2.4% on an energy-driven spike.
Stocks
Growth Stocks vs Value Stocks: What Long-Term Data Shows
Value's premium over growth exists across a century of records but arrives in violent bursts — a reason for patience, not a forecast of the next decade.
Investing
Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA: How to Choose
The 2026 contribution limit is $7,500 either way — the choice hinges on one honest question: is your tax rate today higher or lower than it will be in…