Last week, the Carson Investment Research Team released our Market Outlook 2026: Riding the Wave. The investment team’s guidance has often been contrarian over the last few years. When many economists and pundits were calling for a recession in 2022 and 2023, we continued to forecast contin …
It’s no secret that the stock market had a volatile, yet great year in 2025. Many people ask us why it feels like the stock market is all over the place, but the economy still seems stable? The truth is, there are a lot of factors that go into day to day stock prices, and …
My wife and I welcomed our first child last year, and while it’s been it’s been an incredible source of joy and love, our definition of “free time” has changed dramatically. With the new routine, finding time to focus on household finances can be a real challenge. That’s why the start of a …
How often do you see a funky email that makes you stop in your tracks and question if it is legitimate? For me, it’s almost every single day. Going through my emails there are loads of “you won a free iPhone 15 Pro!” or “click this link to pay your toll bill” or plenty of …
In the latest Take 5, hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, share their 2026 market outlook and explain why they believe conditions remain supportive for investors, highlighting market momentum, improving fundamentals, and the ongoing i …
Key Takeaways Understand the key tailwinds shaping the market. Learn about potential investment risks. See what investors are watching in 2026. Learn how to build a resilient portfolio for the coming year. Our investment outlook for 2026 anticipates three powerful forces impacting markets i …
Many retirement accounts—including 401(k)s and IRAs—give individuals the ability to save for retirement in a potentially tax-advantaged manner. Contributions are often tax-deductible, and gains are tax-deferred. This means your retirement funds can grow without being taxed until you start w …
