When headlines change by the hour, it shows why doing our own research matters. Short-term news can move markets quickly, but long-term trends are what truly drive results.
This past week, we received further evidence that the labor market is slowing. Only 22,000 jobs were added in August according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, well below the 75,000 that economists had anticipated. The report also included substantial revisions to figures from previous months.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) quietly tucked in a perk that could benefit those considering a new vehicle: a tax deduction of up to $10,000 per year for interest paid on certain auto loans.
The purpose of this workbook is to recognize that in every marriage there tends to be a financially oriented spouse and a nonfinancially oriented spouse. In fact, there are many couples where “our” money, “his” money, and “her” money still exists.
Today, September 2, 2025 there is an article in the Wall Street Journal titled Americans Lose Faith That Hard Work Leads to Economic Gains showing that only 25% believe they have a good chance of raising their standard of living.