Sacha Mackels, CFP, ChfC, CLU at Tax & Financial Group

06/15/2026

The Fed meets Tuesday and Wednesday, and while everyone’s expecting no change, there are still a couple things to keep an eye on—like the new dot plot and what’s next under the new Chair. CIO Gene Goldman reminds us that a Fed hold may not be exciting, but consistency counts. See more in .

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06/09/2026

Read the latest issue of Retire Wise here:

Families often struggle to find meaningful ways to pass down their values. While wealth, heirlooms, or traditions can be transferred with relative ease,…

06/08/2026

Markets hit pause after a 9-week rally, with a Friday pullback shifting focus to a busy week ahead. Key themes include the SpaceX IPO, fresh inflation data, and Middle East developments. Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke discusses the Fed’s next move and what is driving the markets and what’s just amplifying the noise in .

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06/05/2026

No team wins with just one superstar, and no portfolio should bet on just one market. With the World Cup as a backdrop, the Cetera Investment Team explains why portfolios with global exposure are better equipped to adapt, adjust, and stay competitive no matter how the game changes.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup features a record 48 teams from six continents, with matches held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Billions of viewers…

06/02/2026

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

U.S. stocks extended gains in May, with the S&P 500 ending the month with seven straight daily gains and its ninth consecutive weekly gain, its longest winning…

06/01/2026

Markets are riding a nine-week rally, but a data-heavy week will test that momentum. With PMIs, job openings, and the May jobs report in focus, we are watching labor strength and inflation signals closely. The question: can the rally continue, or does volatility return? See what Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke thinks in .

“Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...

05/26/2026

Artificial intelligence is becoming a more common expectation in early-career roles.

Recent data shows that about 4.2% of entry-level job postings now reference AI skills, nearly double the share from a year ago. Internship postings are even higher, with more than 10% including AI-related requirements.

The trend spans a range of industries, with the strongest presence in technology roles, along with growing adoption in areas like financial services and marketing.

At the same time, many students report learning these tools on their own, as formal training continues to catch up with workplace expectations.

While the overall job market for new graduates remains competitive, familiarity with AI tools is becoming one way candidates can stand out across a variety of roles.


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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.

05/26/2026

A quiet week for data, but Thursday’s PCE report still matters. Inflation is expected to remain above the Fed’s target. But the bigger driver? Geopolitics—especially in the Middle East. See why Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke says markets may take cues from headlines, not data, in .

“Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...

05/21/2026

Read the latest issue of Financial Watch here:

When basic money management principles such as saving, spending, earning, and giving are taught at an early age children are more likely to grow into teens and…

05/19/2026

That yellow section? That's money you never saved, your money made it for you.

This is compound interest in action. Start with $1,000/year at a hypothetical 5 percent return, and by year 30, you've built nearly $70,000. But the real story is the yellow: Interest earning interest.

Year 1: almost no interest at all.
Year 30: the interest on your interest alone might cover a year of car payments (or more).

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