De Thomas Wealth Management

02/24/2026

5 Financial Crossroads That Could Reshape Your Future

You know how life tends to throw in a few plot twists?They don't ask if you're ready. They just show up—with potential financial consequences tagging along.A layoff. A diagnosis. A parent who needs help. These moments don't come with instruction manuals. But they do come with price tags, deadlines...

02/17/2026

When the Weather Hits: What Natural Disasters Actually Mean for the Economy (and Your Finances)

A major storm rolls through. The headlines light up. Power outages. Travel chaos. Damage estimates climbing into the billions.And somewhere in the back of your mind, a question starts to form: What does this mean — for the economy, for markets, for my financial plan?It's a fair question. And the s...

02/11/2026

Tax Planning vs. Tax Preparation: They're Not the Same Thing

Many people think about taxes once a year — when April rolls around and it's time to file.By then, the year is already in the rearview mirror. The decisions that could have made a difference? Many of the deadlines for them already passed.

01/18/2026

What does "Wealth" Mean to You?

A clear understanding of what wealth looks like to you may help you build a financial strategy.

06/13/2025

Social Media Is Full of Lousy Money Advice - https://mailchi.mp/055b7b5c2074/trump-tariffs-10149199

05/30/2025

The New Face of Fraud: How AI Is Changing the Scam Game

Technology has changed nearly everything about the way we live, work, and connect including how scammers operate.Once upon a time, scams came in the form of clunky emails riddled with typos or too-good-to-be-true lottery wins. These days? The tactics are smoother, the impersonations more believable,...

05/18/2025

Against the backdrop of heightened political uncertainty and potential trade wars, investors may have concerns about whether the US could tip into a recession.

One dollar invested at the start of a recession saw positive returns after three years in 11 out of 12 past recessions.



📌In USD. Each line shows the growth of $1 for a hypothetical investment in the Fama/French Total US Market Research Index over the 36 months starting the month after the relevant recession start date. Data presented is hypothetical and assumes reinvestment of income and no transaction costs or taxes. The chart is for illustrative purposes only and is not indicative of any investment. The Fama/French indices represent academic concepts that may be used in portfolio construction and are not available for direct investment or for use as a benchmark. Index returns are not representative of actual portfolios and do not reflect costs and fees associated with an actual investment.

04/21/2025

Successful investors don’t rely on predictions—they rely on a plan that works in any market.

04/04/2025

04/03/2025

If we have to read the word "tariff" one more time -

You're not alone if you feel like the world is more chaotic than ever. The flood of uncertainty can be overwhelming, from trade tariffs andpolitical battles to fears of economic decline and media distrust. Add in the U.S. election and Donald Trump’s resurgence, and it's no wonder that anxiety isru...

04/02/2025

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