In this week’s The Glass Half Full, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist at Carson Group, broadcast live from Boston to celebrate a milestone: the Dow near 54,000 and the S&P 500 notching its first new all-time high since …
This question of the quarter is more niche than usual, but it’s mainly because retirement communities have been the hottest topic among our clients all year. Many of our clients are approaching the phase of life where they are considering: “What’s next?” “Am I ready to have less house?” “Ca …
When my siblings and I were growing up, Kansas and vacation were synonymous; Kansas was also associated with summer, Thanksgiving, and the swimming pool. Kansas was magic. We would pile into the mini-van with GameBoys, McDonald’s hashbrowns in hand, and a spirit ready for the 8 hours of sun …
My oldest son, Story, turns 5 this month (I can barely write this out, as I’m in denial), and he’s starting to understand the concept of money more and more. My husband and I have been toying with the idea of when to start giving him an allowance and getting him some practice with money. …
Imagine planning for decades to help secure your financial future, only to watch a substantial portion of your savings disappear to unexpected taxes after losing your spouse. For millions of women, this scenario isn’t just a possibility—it’s a reality many face without proper preparation. T …
Well, that’s a wrap on the first half of 2026. After all the handwringing this spring over the Middle East, oil prices, and the Fed, the S&P 500 closed the first six months up 9.6% (excluding dividends), and it did it in style. The index’s second-quarter gain of 14.9% was the best Q2 in …
In this July 4th edition of The Glass Half Full, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist at Carson Group, take a quick break from the fireworks to share four reasons to be thankful for where markets stand at the midpoint of the year. …
