Key Observations August was a constructive but uneven month as investors balanced resilient equity returns against renewed pressure in the Treasury market, a more hawkish Federal Reserve tone, and lingering questions around inflation’s path. The Federal Reserve’s message grew more hawkish following [...]
What the recent commotion in markets reveals about the underlying cycle. Key Observations After a brisk rally in October, November saw muted returns across most asset classes. Policy participants have expressed sharply divergent views on [...]
As the party keeps going, how important are all-time highs? Key Observations Q3 is on track to deliver a fourth straight quarter of double-digit earnings growth. The Fed’s October rate cut added momentum to [...]
Medicare Changes for 2025 If you are 65 or older, you may have already heard about the major disruptions coming to Medicare Advantage plans in Minnesota for 2025. These changes will impact many retirees [...]
A New Approach to Long-Term Care — And How Business Owners Can Make It Tax Efficient Long-term care (LTC) refers to the support people need when they can no longer perform everyday tasks on their [...]
At Freedom Financial Partners, our mission is to deliver exceptional wealth management to affluent individuals and business owners by utilizing a sophisticated, client-focused approach that combines fiduciary excellence with innovative investment solutions. To fulfill this [...]
July Market Review: Calm Above, Currents Below Strong earnings season and resilient economy gives way to weak July employment report. Key Observations Markets were mixed in July as equities delivered modest positive returns amidst a [...]
Navigating Economic Shifts: 2025 Mid-Year Investment Outlook As we reflect on the first half of 2025, it's clear we've been navigating through significant economic policy shifts and heightened market volatility. Early in the year, investor [...]
Understanding the "One Big Beautiful Bill": A Guide for Individuals and Business Owners On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB), a comprehensive legislative package extending and enhancing [...]
Markets blaze ahead Key Observations Markets Advance in June – Despite geopolitical tensions and mixed policy signals, stocks powered higher with technology and industrials leading performance while small caps lagged. International Leads the Year – [...]
