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![February Market Update: Fed Stance, A Strong January & Tariff Risks](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nSCvHFXbgAA/sddefault.jpg)
Certa Financial Planning
2 days ago2 min read
February Market Update: Fed Stance, A Strong January & Tariff Risks
January was an eventful month, but the markets finished strong. Below is a summary of the market update for February. To see our full...
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![CERTA Market Update - December 2024](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lr9ebEIBvxk/sddefault.jpg)
Certa Financial Planning
Dec 12, 20241 min read
CERTA Market Update - December 2024
In this video, we discuss our current Macro view, our current positioning, and the 3 questions we are watching: What Does A Strong...
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Steven C. Balch, CFP®
Nov 20, 20244 min read
Maximizing Tax Savings: End-of-Year Tax Planning Ideas to Consider
As the year draws to a close, reviewing your financial affairs and engaging in strategic tax planning becomes increasingly important....
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![CERTA Market Update - November 2024](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IjszgTxyFW4/sddefault.jpg)
Certa Financial Planning
Nov 12, 20241 min read
CERTA Market Update - November 2024
In this video, we discuss our current Macro view, our current positioning, and the 3 questions we are watching: -What Does The Election...
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Steven C. Balch, CFP®
Oct 28, 20243 min read
Navigating a Potential Lost Decade
Goldman Sachs recently made headlines by predicting that the S&P 500 will return 3% yearly for the next decade, significantly below the...
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Steven C. Balch, CFP®
Oct 16, 20243 min read
Understanding Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Charitable Giving Solution
With the end of the year around the corner, gifting to charities becomes a focus for many individuals and families. Typically, for most...
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![CERTA Market Update - October 2024](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-Z8jP43sqhI/sddefault.jpg)
Certa Financial Planning
Oct 9, 20241 min read
CERTA Market Update - October 2024
With the market up 8 of the past 9 months, what could the markets have in store for October? Check out our latest market update and the 3...
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![CERTA Market Update - September 2024](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JEgzSlHqKNw/sddefault.jpg)
Certa Financial Planning
Sep 4, 20241 min read
CERTA Market Update - September 2024
After an up-and-down August, what could the markets have in store for us for September? Check out our latest market update and the 3...
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![CERTA Market Update - August 2024](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Je_8m66MBhw/sddefault.jpg)
Certa Financial Planning
Aug 2, 20241 min read
CERTA Market Update - August 2024
In this video, we discuss our current Macro view, our current positioning, and the 3 questions we are watching: -Has the Market Peaked?...
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![CERTA Market Update - July 2024](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5Ii2ge-G8Go/sddefault.jpg)
Certa Financial Planning
Jul 5, 20241 min read
CERTA Market Update - July 2024
In this video, we discuss our current Macro view, our current positioning, and the 3 questions we are watching: -What Does A Strong First...
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![CERTA Market Update - June 2024](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2iT9wUh3dUs/sddefault.jpg)
Certa Financial Planning
Jun 10, 20241 min read
CERTA Market Update - June 2024
In this video, we discuss our current Macro view, our current positioning, and the 3 questions we are watching: -A Strong May, Now What?...
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Steven C. Balch, CFP®
Jun 3, 20243 min read
Is Social Security Really Going Bankrupt by 2035? Here’s the Real Deal
Get the key facts about Social Security insolvency and what it means
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![CERTA Market Update - May 2024](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fByjjo2B2sY/sddefault.jpg)
Certa Financial Planning
May 6, 20241 min read
CERTA Market Update - May 2024
In this video, we discuss our current Macro view, our current positioning, and the 3 questions we are watching: -The Market Pulls Back,...
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![CERTA Market Update - April 2024](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lE0UcWZGQsI/sddefault.jpg)
Certa Financial Planning
Apr 5, 20241 min read
CERTA Market Update - April 2024
In this video, we discuss our current Macro view, what a strong Q1 means for the rest of the year, will the Fed cut rates, whether is...
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Certa Financial Planning
Mar 7, 20241 min read
Important Numbers for 2024
Our two-page guide outlines the important numbers for the year. It includes: Tax rates for MFJ, Single, and Estates/Trusts AMT annual...
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![CERTA Market Update - March 2024](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2_FEmSELbeg/maxresdefault.jpg)
Certa Financial Planning
Mar 5, 20241 min read
CERTA Market Update - March 2024
In this video, we discuss our current macro view, what a strong February means for the markets, if inflation is still an issue, and are...
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Certa Financial Planning
Feb 22, 20240 min read
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Certa Financial Planning
Feb 16, 20240 min read
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Certa Financial Planning
Feb 6, 20241 min read
Tax Planning Checklist - 2023
Tax Season is here and we know it can be overwhelming. To help you better prepare, we have created a Tax Planning Checklist to assist you...
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![CERTA Market Update - February 2024](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uLQjfOum3B4/maxresdefault.jpg)
Certa Financial Planning
Feb 6, 20241 min read
CERTA Market Update - February 2024
In this video, we discuss our current macro view, what all-time highs mean for the market, what the Fed is doing with rate cuts, and how...
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