by Shauna Newton | Jul 24, 2026 | Market Commentary
Equity markets extended their slide this week as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran continued to intensify. After Brent crude fell as low as $71 per barrel at the start of July, halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed the price back toward $100 per...
by Shauna Newton | Jul 10, 2026 | Market Commentary
Geopolitics returned to the spotlight this week as military activity between the U.S. and Iran escalated again. After attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and Tuesday, the U.S. launched a new wave of strikes and revoked Iranian oil...
by Shauna Newton | Jul 7, 2026 | Market Commentary
For more than two decades, SpaceX relied exclusively on private capital markets. That changed in June 2026, when the company completed the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history. The offering raised approximately $75 billion and brought SpaceX to the public...
by Shauna Newton | Jul 7, 2026 | Financial Planning
Trump Accounts, also called 530A accounts, are a new type of tax-advantaged investment account for children who are under 18 for the entire calendar year the account is opened. If the child was born between January 1st, 2025, and December 31st, 2028, the US Treasury...
by Shauna Newton | Jul 7, 2026 | Financial Planning
For many young adults, saving money can feel complicated and overwhelming. Whether it’s saving for the down payment on a home or the purchase of a new car, the prospect of even knowing where to start can seem insurmountable. By applying a simple “three buckets”...
