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Pretax vs. Roth: An Introduction to Your Contribution Options in a Workplace Retirement Plan

8/27/2025

 
When most people hear the word Roth, they think of a Roth IRA. However, many are unaware that many employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s offer a Roth contribution option as well. Both pretax and Roth contributions offer unique tax advantages and long-term planning benefits. Understanding the basics of how they work can help you make informed, strategic decisions that align with your financial goals.

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Weekly Market Update

8/18/2025

 
Another week of solid equity market performance came and went, with the embattled small-cap stocks leading the way higher. Markets face a busy week, as several large retailers are set to report earnings and provide a gauge on the consumer. Meanwhile, Jerome Powell will speak at the Jackson Hole Symposium and provide guidance on monetary policy and possible Fed actions in the coming months.

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8/11/2025

 
As earnings season winds down, stocks rebounded last week with solid gains. Earnings have generally been good as many of the largest companies continue to deliver profits even in the face of economic uncertainty. There does, however, seem to be a growing dichotomy within the economy, and ultimately the stock market. We are seeing AI capital expenditures increasing, providing the bulk of economic activity, as areas such as manufacturing, housing, and consumer spending have either been soft or look to be softening.

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Weekly Market Update

8/4/2025

 
After roughly a month without a +/- move of over 1% in the S&P 500, stock markets suffered a rude awakening last Friday. The combination of newly announced tariffs and a notable step down in labor markets had investors worried about the near-term trajectory of markets. July’s labor data came in softer than expected (73k jobs added vs. 104k median forecast), and there was a cumulative 158k downward revision to May and June jobs growth.

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