GNB Investments

09/29/2026

The best decisions about family gifting and charitable giving are rarely made in the moment they're requested. Deciding in advance — not in response to a deadline — is what makes giving feel aligned with what you value.

09/25/2026

Creating and implementing a financial strategy will help you from reverting to your old financial habits. Write your steps down and keep it where you can see it to keep yourself accountable. Keeping to a financial strategy might be tough at first, but well worth it in the end.

09/22/2026

What's the best way to get more control over a situation? Learn everything you can about it! If you feel like your finances are out of your control, find resources you trust to help get you back on track.

09/19/2026

A short spending cleanse can help break old habits and form new, healthier habits. Set a time where you don't spend any unnecessary money and stick to it. This will help you get out of mindless spending habits and set you on a better financial course.

09/16/2026

Feel like you have no control over your spending? Adjust how you use your credit cards. Cut back on what you use your cards for and make sure you pay off the full amount every month.

09/14/2026

The Treasury Department is increasing the size of its government debt buybacks amid ongoing pressures in the longer-term bond market.

The department said it will at least double the maximum size of certain buyback operations, from $2 billion to at least $4 billion, targeting the 10- to 20-year and 20- to 30-year portions of the Treasury market.

Following the announcement, the 10-year Treasury yield fell 6 basis points to 4.647%, while the 30-year bond yield fell 9 basis points to 5.196%. Bond prices and yields move in opposite directions.

The move is designed to support liquidity in longer-dated Treasury securities, though economists noted that it does not change the broader fiscal backdrop or the government’s ongoing financing needs.


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The announcement targets the sensitive longer-duration part of the Treasury market.

09/10/2026

A plan built for one stage of life rarely fits the next without adjustment.

As wealth grows, it often becomes more complex. Business interests, real estate, and multi-generational priorities start to overlap. That changes how decisions need to be made.

Instead of relying on precision or predictions, many durable strategies are built around flexibility. The ability to adapt without starting over is often what helps wealth continue to support the same level of opportunity over time.

09/07/2026

Here's to finding joy and reward in the work that you do. Happy Labor Day!

09/04/2026

A lot of retirees say the same thing lately: “I’m not doing anything differently, but things feel more expensive.”

That’s because costs often increase gradually, not all at once. Property taxes, insurance, repairs, and healthcare tend to creep up over time.

A helpful habit is to revisit your spending once a year, just to see what has changed. You may not need to cut back, but having a clear view of where your money is going can make it easier to stay in control.

09/03/2026

This Monthly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from August 2026. Read more here:

U.S. stocks returned to gains in August after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both ended negative the prior two months while the Dow Industrials capped a…