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2024 New Capital 10th Annual Conference
Explore the highlights from New Capital's 2024 Annual Conference, including insights on market trends, estate planning strategies, and the latest innovations in New Capital’s client services and technology.
Vote with Your Ballot, Not Your Life Savings
This presidential election feels uniquely challenging, but I remain confident in the long-term resilience of the stock market.
With the economy so strong, why don’t Americans feel better?
Despite lackluster sentiment, Americans have not stopped spending. Consumption is expected to have grown at a solid 3% ann. pace in the third quarter, supporting continued earnings growth for U.S. companies.
Remembering John “Mac” McQuown, Whose Curiosity Drove a Life of Innovation
John “Mac” McQuown, a founding Director of Dimensional Fund Advisors in 1981, was a financial engineer, entrepreneur, and environmentalist with an insatiable curiosity and relentless drive that led him to start more than a dozen companies in his lifetime.
Medicare Open Enrollment: What to Know as You Enroll for 2025
Key changes will take effect this year as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Will You Owe Taxes When You Sell Your Home?
Documenting improvements in NCM360 can boost cost basis, lower the odds that you’ll owe.
Q3 2024 Review
The stock market overcame a spike in volatility in the third quarter, reaching record levels again, as the Fed cut rates for the first time in four years.
How to help: Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene devastated the southeastern U.S. after making landfall in Florida, leaving many without power or basic needs, and recovery is expected to take years. If New Capital can assist you with research or grant recommendations, please let us know.
How to Fund a Trust: A Step-by-Step Guide
Discover a simplified approach to funding a trust, including how to transfer assets and what to consider for different property types.
Key Rules for a Backdoor Roth IRA Contribution
Circumventing the Roth IRA MAGI limit is a multistep process that should be started now.
After a Massive Breach, Is Your Data in Danger?
A major data breach at National Public Data has exposed personal information of millions, prompting individuals to freeze credit, set fraud alerts, and monitor accounts to guard against identity theft.
Is the strong-dollar era over?
All told, while the U.S. dollar might soften modestly from here, it will soften unevenly against major global currencies.
Can AI and Technology Stocks Keep On Keeping On?
Technology stocks led the market for much of this year, with AI euphoria in full effect. Recent cracks in the momentum have caused some investors to question whether the enthusiasm has been exhausted.
Navigating the IRS Rule on Irrevocable Trusts
The IRS created a pretty major rule change about how assets are treated in Irrevocable Trusts for tax purposes.
The Hidden Crisis in Long-Term Care
How to protect your loved ones from unnecessary hardship.
Are Solar Panels Worth It?
Adding solar power to your home can save big money long term. Here's how to do the math.
IRS Expands Spousal Beneficiary Option
New IRS guidelines provide greater flexibility for surviving spouses in inheriting retirement accounts.
2024 Q2 Market Review
Leonard Golub, CFA, reviews performance trends, model portfolio updates and diversification techniques for managing political uncertainties. Guest presenter, Oscar Barbadillo of Henley & Partners introduces their services in residency or citizenship by investment.
Investing During An Uncertain Election Year
5 takeaways for investors navigating the markets right now.
Real Estate Commission Changes Around the Corner
Buyers will determine the commission for their own agents, but the money may or may not come out of their own pockets.