Doug Hutchinson

CFA®, Director of Research and Trading

What Is Goal-Based Investing and Is It Right for You?

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What Is Goal-Based Investing and Is It Right for You?

While some investors strive to beat the market, others use personal goals to measure their success. Goals such as: Paying for a child’s education Purchasing a home Retiring early This alternative strategy is called “goal-based investing.” Instead of...

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Divorce Financial Planning: What to Do Before, During and After Divorce

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Divorce Financial Planning: What to Do Before, During and After Divorce

Going through a divorce is emotionally and financially challenging. Whether you're considering a divorce, in the midst of negotiations, or adjusting...

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The 10 Largest Companies in the World Updated 2025

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How the List of Largest Companies in the World Changes Over Time

In June 2024, Nvidia (NVDA) became the largest publicly traded company in the world for the first time, briefly surpassing Microsoft. Throughout...

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How to Leave a Meaningful Legacy

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How to Leave a Meaningful Legacy

Estate planning isn't just for the ultra-wealthy. Anyone can leave a meaningful legacy by gifting assets to loved ones and causes you care about. A...

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Clear Answers to FAQs About the Budget Reconciliation Bill

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Clear Answers to FAQs About the Budget Reconciliation Bill

The 2025 budget reconciliation bill includes a mix of new deductions, extensions to provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and a phase-out of...

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Creating a Trust Isn't Enough: The Importance of Transferring Assets

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Creating a Trust Isn't Enough: The Importance of Transferring Assets

A trust can prevent a long and costly probate process and make the inheritance process easier for your heirs. Trusts can also maximize the value of...

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How a Roth Conversion Can Reduce Taxes in Retirement

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How a Roth Conversion Can Reduce Taxes in Retirement

Moving money from a pre-tax savings account such as a 401(k) or Traditional IRA into a Roth IRA can offer long-term tax benefits. But it’s not the...

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Tax-Smart Strategies for Gifting Money to Family and Donating Stock to Charity

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Tax-Smart Strategies for Gifting Money to Family and Donating Stock to Charity

An estate plan can guide distribution of your assets after you're gone. But gifting money to family and donating to charity while you’re still alive...

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Exploring Global Diversification in an Investment Portfolio

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Exploring Global Diversification in an Investment Portfolio

When it comes to investing, most people gravitate to companies they know and trust. This tendency leads many Americans to primarily invest in...

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Tariffs and Market Volatility: What Investors Need to Know

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Tariffs and Market Volatility: What Investors Need to Know

On April 2nd, equity markets experienced significant volatility following President Trump’s Executive Order on tariffs. The Executive Order imposed a...

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