Joshua Batalden, Financial Adviser with Eagle Strategies LLC

06/09/2026

Gen Xers are by far the most indebted group of Americans, in large part because they have some of the highest student loan balances.

Student loan matching programs are on the books. Does your company have one?

06/08/2026

The graduating class of 2026 is entering a job market that looks nothing like when they started college, and AI is playing a role.

As of March, 4.2% of full-time early-career jobs called for AI skills, nearly double the share from a year ago, according to Handshake's 2026 graduate report.

06/06/2026

Driven by a recent spike in fuel and food prices, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has jumped to 3.9% — a significant increase over the 2026 raise of 2.8%.

Driven by a recent spike in fuel and food prices, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has jumped to 3.9% — a significant increase over the 2026 rate of 2.8%.

06/05/2026

The article highlights how different withdrawal strategies may affect taxes during retirement.

Test your retirement tax knowledge with our short quiz.

06/04/2026

Thinking of unretiring? Before you decide to return to work, make sure you know the answers to these critical questions.

06/03/2026

Family businesses carry more than hard work — they carry tradition, pride, and the love passed from one generation to the next.
I work with small business owners to help protect the legacy they’ve built, so it can continue for the people who matter most.
Let’s start the conversation today.

06/02/2026

Behind every player on the world stage is someone who believed in them and helped make their dream real.

The Assist, a series from New York Life, tells the stories behind U.S. Men’s National Team players Tyler Adams, Tim Ream, and Matt Turner — and the coaches and mentors who helped shape their journey.

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch these stories. And if you’d like to talk about your own goals, I’d be happy to connect.

Watch the series here
https://bit.ly/4cSyoZx

06/01/2026

Great players don’t get there alone. Behind every player on the world stage is someone who believed in them, challenged them, and helped them grow.

The Assist shares the stories behind U.S. Men’s National Team players Tyler Adams, Tim Ream, and Matt Turner — and the coaches and mentors who shaped their journey.

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch these stories. And if you’d like to talk about your own goals, I’d be happy to connect.

Watch the series here:
https://bit.ly/4cSyoZx

05/29/2026

A recent national survey focused on how American college students are feeling about their money situation at a moment when simply a trip to the gas pump or grocery store can trigger cash anxiety.

National survey tracks with recent Utah poll regarding college-age students’ attitudes toward college, tuition.

05/29/2026

A new report by credit reporting bureau TransUnion found that while credit conditions have improved for a large segment of consumers, others are struggling in the face of higher costs and rising debt burdens.

The so-called K-shaped economy is becoming more clearly defined, new reports show.