Knowledge Center Library

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Portrait of financial team member Parker Ring
Parker Ring

Ask DWM: The History & Future of Social Security

Social Security is a cornerstone of American social policy, providing financial support to retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors of deceased workers. The program has helped millions maintain a basic standard of living and...
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Portrait of financial team member Les Detterbeck
Les Detterbeck

Is Wealth Just a Number?

In my opinion, it is NOT! It’s much more than that. What about health, family, friends, and time? Certainly, our relationships with money can be complicated. This blog, inspired by an interview between Barry Ritholtz, editor of the...
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Portrait of financial team member Chandler Peterson
Chandler Peterson

DWM Review: Budgeting Apps

In a world where financial pressures seem to be ever-increasing, personal budgeting has become more crucial than ever. Effective budgeting empowers individuals to gain control over their finances, helping them make informed decisions...
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Portrait of financial team member Chandler Peterson
Chandler Peterson

DWM Spotlight: Gold!

For the first time ever, gold bars are worth one million dollars! After tremendous growth of 21.88% year-to-date at the time of writing*, the gold spot price passed $2,500 per troy ounce on Friday, marking a new all time high. With...
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Portrait of financial team member Parker Ring
Parker Ring

Political Winds Shift on Crypto

“Not money.” “Based on thin air.” “Money for criminals.” These are just a few quotes that the two leading presidential nominees have used in the past to describe cryptocurrency. For the last decade and a half, we’ve heard cries from...
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Portrait of financial team member Chandler Peterson
Chandler Peterson

Ask DWM: What’s Going on with Market Rotations?

You may have heard about recent activity in the stock market that some are calling “the great rotation”. If you’re wondering what that means or what’s causing it, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll explain market rotations, take a...
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Portrait of financial team member Les Detterbeck
Les Detterbeck

Give Our Young People and All Americans a Chance- Fix the Rigged Tax System

We received lots of comments on our blog “War on the Young” which was issued on May 2, 2024. Most of the comments we received asked the question, “What can be done to correct this?” Today we look at possible changes that could help...
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Portrait of financial team member Brett Detterbeck
Brett M. Detterbeck

Crypto Update: Is the Teenager Maturing into an Adult???

Crypto like Bitcoin and Ether have been making waves as of late, with some significant recent developments. After a terrible 2022, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been on a roll. In January of this year, we wrote a blog...
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Portrait of financial team member Chandler Peterson
Chandler Peterson

Riding the Waves: Understanding Stock Market Pullbacks

In the unpredictable realm of the stock market, understanding the phenomenon of pullbacks is essential for any investor. Markets pullbacks, often feared and misunderstood, are a temporary decline in stock prices within an otherwise...
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Portrait of financial team member Parker Ring
Parker Ring

Ask DWM: Should I pay my (expected) income tax bill with a credit card?

Last week, one of our favorite client couples asked this question. They knew they had a bill coming up for taxes. We had reviewed their estimated tax liability a number of times last year with them after they had made a nice capital...
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Portrait of financial team member Chandler Peterson
Chandler Peterson

S&P 500 Concentration Craziness: Can the Outperformance of the Magnificent 7 Continue?

If you read DWM’s 4q23 Market Commentary, you are already familiar with the term “Magnificent Seven.” If not, these are Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla, tech stocks that soared +111% in...
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Portrait of financial team member Les Detterbeck
Les Detterbeck

Leaving a Legacy That Lasts is More than Money

Someday, your physical life on this Earth will come to an end. You’ll leave behind your legacy. Certainly, you will likely leave money and property. You can also leave a positive, memorable impact on others- family, friends,...