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Why Long Term Investing Matters

Successful Long-term investing requires more than simply putting away money and forgetting about it. You need a solid strategy to overcome inflation, market ups and downs, and life’s uncertainties. ...
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So, you want to invest for the long haul and set yourself up for success decades later? Smart thinking. With advancements in healthcare allowing people to live longer, planning for a lengthy lifespan is critical.  With the right principles guiding your investment management, you can build wealth over time and achieve financial security. In this article, we explore key principles for successful long-term investing so you can craft an investment ...
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Weekly Market Update – 11.17.2025

The markets began the week on a strong note following the re-opening of the U.S. government after a prolonged shutdown. However, momentum faded as concerns resurfaced regarding elevated valuations in AI-related stocks and uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s next policy move.  The S&P 500 ended the week up 0.08%. Following the longest government shutdown in history, Q4 growth could experience a slight contraction. However, delayed government-driven demand from back pay …
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Weekly Market Update – 11.10.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Last week, the equity markets experienced a pullback as the recent bull run paused. The S&P 500 declined 1.63%, marking its worst week in a month.  The selloff was led by weakness in the technology sector, where concerns over high valuations triggered a broader retreat across growth stocks. Despite most S&P 500 companies reporting better-than-expected earnings, a few disappointments and continued uncertainty from the ongoing …
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Weekly Market Update – 11.3.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update The S&P 500 rose 0.71% and reached record highs during the week.  Markets were buoyed by optimism around tech sector earnings results, though the Federal Reserve’s cautious tone on future rate cuts tempered gains. The Fed lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75%–4.00%, citing signs of a cooling labor market and persistent inflation pressures. Upbeat earnings from Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and …
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Weekly Market Update – 10.27.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update U.S. equities extended their rally last week, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.92% to close at 6,791.69, reaching a new record high. Investor sentiment improved as the third-quarter earnings season began on a strong note, particularly among major banks, while softer-than-expected September inflation data fueled optimism for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut at this week’s meeting. On the economic front, existing-home sales rose …
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Weekly Market Update – 10.20.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Stock market volatility continued last week, while the S&P 500 gained 1.70%. The volatility stemmed from continued trade tensions with China, the government shutdown, and reported loan losses at regional banks. The 10-year Treasury yields dropped slightly to 4.00% along with Crude oil prices falling 2.16% from the previous week. Gold continued its impressive rise, gaining 5.50% last week and is up 61.04% YTD.  Historically, gold …
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Weekly Market Update – 10.11.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Last week, the S&P 500 experienced increased volatility. Despite reaching record highs earlier in the week, the index faced a significant selloff on Friday following President Trump’s retaliatory tariff threat on Chinese imports. This led to a reversal of earlier gains, ending the week with a -2.43% decline. Year-to-date, the S&P 500 remains up 11.41%.  Ten-year Treasury yields fell below 4.10%, while gold prices climbed above …
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Weekly Market Update – 10.6.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Investor optimism over AI and increased expectations of interest rate cuts helped propel stocks to record highs. The S&P 500 gained 1.09% for the week, and is up 14.18% year-to-date. Ten-year Treasury yields eased slightly during the week, and 30-year fixed mortgage rates remained below 6.5%. The Employment Situation for September was delayed because of the government shutdown. Weekly Outlook Third-quarter …
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Weekly Market Update – 9.22.2025

The stock market continued its impressive performance last week, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.22%. Stock gains were fueled by the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates for the first time this year, bringing the range to 4.00%-4.25%. The majority of the FOMC participants forecasted further reducing the Fed Funds rate by 0.50% in 2025. While lower rates are good for some borrowers and investors, they also reduce short-term savings rates, so it is best to stay apprised …
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Weekly Market Update – 9.15.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Wall Street experienced positive momentum, driven by expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The S&P 500 gained 1.59% for the week, closing at 6,584.29, and the tech-heavy NASDAQ reached a record high. The 10-year treasury yield declined to 4.06%, driving 30-year mortgage rates lower. Key economic reports included an increase of 0.4% in August for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and a slight decline of 0.1% in …
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Weekly Market Update – 9.8.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Last week, the stock market experienced notable swings influenced by economic data, particularly signs of a cooling labor market that raised expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 gained 0.33% for the week and closed at 6,481.50, just shy of Thursday’s record close. Big tech shares played a significant role in driving market performance. Additionally, the 10-year Treasury yield …
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