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3 Must-Know COLA Facts Before the Big Announcement

3 Must-Know COLA Facts Before the Big Announcement

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027 is expected to be announced Oct. 14. What might it mean for you?

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Avoiding Pump-and-Dump Scams

Avoiding Pump-and-Dump Scams

While it might be difficult to distinguish a pump-and-dump from enthusiastic, legitimate investment advice, here are ways to protect yourself.

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7 Charts For Client Conversations In Q3 2026: Interest Rates, The Fed, AI, And More

7 Charts For Client Conversations In Q3 2026: Interest Rates, The Fed, AI, And More

The third quarter of 2026 has seen a historic climb in interest rates, a new Federal Reserve rate hike cycle, and oil prices surging back above $100 a barrel. Given this combination of developments, many investors might have assumed that equity markets would struggle heading into year-end. Yet the S&P 500 notched its 27th record […]

Michael Kitces