Last time we looked at the Great Depression. It was a time of monetary, fiscal, and regulatory policy failures. Lots of lessons were learned to help inform how to respond to future crises. This time, the rise of the middle class. For one generation, a single income...
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1929-1941: The Great Depression
Last time we looked at the Roaring 20s. The market boomed, but the boom may have been a bubble. 1929 is infamous for the bursting of the bubble. The stock market crash didn't have to become the Great Depression. A series of policy blunders turned a bad recession into...
When Does Retirement Planning Start?
When you think about retirement, it may seem a long way off while you’re still in the workforce. But when does retirement planning actually begin? Annex Wealth Management’s Deanne Phillips, CFP®, CDFA®, ABFP℠ and Tom Parks, AIF®, CRPS® are here to discuss....
1920-1929: The Roaring Twenties
Last time we looked at the creation of the Federal Reserve, the income tax, and World War I. This week, the Roaring Twenties. The Roaring Twenties proved that the most dangerous words in investing are “this time is different.” Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economic...
Record Number Of Adults Living With Parents: Here’s Our Take
According to a recent survey, a record 25.2 million adults under 35 are living with their parents. Director of Retirement Plan Services, Tom Parks, AIF®, CRPS® is here to discuss. https://youtu.be/IhZnz7Vlu8E
Trump Accounts: Rules, Taxes, & How To Start
A clear guide to Trump Accounts. Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economic Strategist, Brian Jacobsen, PhD, JD, CFA®, CFP®, CAIA, CBE and Director of Financial Planning, Eric Strom, CFP®, EA are here to discuss. https://youtu.be/KRdY42Ts8sY
Smart Money Habits Everyone Can Start
Making smart money choices does not have to feel overwhelming or complicated. A few simple questions can help bring clarity to your priorities and guide your decisions with more confidence. By slowing down and thinking things through, you can avoid costly mistakes and...
1907-1920: The Fed, the Income Tax, and the World’s Banker
Last time we looked at the Gilded Age, when things looked bright and prosperous, but there was growing inequality. This week, we're diving into a short, but intense period of time - with the creation of the Federal Reserve, the income tax, and the rise of the US as...
401k Rollover Mistakes To Avoid
Tom Parks, AIF®, CRPS®, Director of Retirement Plan Services wants to help you steer clear of these mistakes when it comes to your 401k rollover. https://youtu.be/-D7W8G4uSqU
1865-1907 (The Gilded Age): Trusts, Titans, and Populist Rage
America’s 250th Anniversary Series | Last time we looked at 1836-1865, a period with railroads (bigger than AI in terms of investment), wildcat banks, and the greenback. This time, we're looking at a period where one man controlled ninety percent of the nation's oil....


