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Why It's Important to Support Small Businesses
In honor of National Small Business Week, we get a deeper understanding of how small businesses are essential to a thriving American economy and culture.
Is September the Worst Month for the Stock Market?
"The September Effect" describes a myth that the ninth month of the year is a historically weak month for the stock market. We investigate this idea and discuss what the current data suggests.
Employee Benefits for a Modern Workforce
In honor of Labor Day, we take a look at some modern and unconventional benefits that communicate employee appreciation.
Cognitive & Emotional Investing Biases
The average retail investor underperforms the market, and research firm Dalbar suggests it's largely due to these cognitive and emotional biases affecting investor behavior.
Who Wants to Be an Accredited Investor
The SEC has made some major adjustments to the requirements for accredited investors in the last year, and more might be on the horizon. We discuss what an accredited investor is and how to navigate the world of exclusive investment opportunities.
How Prospective High School Graduates Are Cutting College Costs
Young Gen Z adults watched the previous generation incur student loan debt, and are trying to learn from their elders. Check out some ways that prospective high school graduates are cutting costs as they enter adulthood.
Labor Shortage Sign of an Evolving Workforce
Labor shortage is sweeping the nation, despite many available job openings . We examine this trend and consider the impact on employees and business owners alike as expectations around the workplace continue to evolve.
Non-Fungible Tokens: Passing Fad, or Here to Stay?
What exactly are NFTs, and how are they affecting the world of finance? We look into the history of NFTs, how they work, and where they're trending.
An Olympic Investment
The Olympics are inspiring and entertaining - and massively expensive, for the cities that host the games and the athletes that train their entire lives to perform. We examine the Olympics as if it were an investment, both from the perspective of the athletes and the host cities.
Debt Financing Your Business, Featuring Encore Bank
NEST partners with Encore Bank to demystify the process of debt financing your business, including how to source a loan and prepare your application.
The National Debt, the GDP, and You
With the suspension of the debt ceiling set to expire at the end of July, the US national debt of $28.1 trillion has stolen the spotlight again, and we take a look at what that could mean for you.
The 60/40 Model is Dead. Very Dead. - The NEST Edge
In July's NEST Edge webinar, Sean and Dan discuss the 60/40 model made famous by "Modern Portfolio Theory," and explain why this model is lazy and inefficient - and how NEST does portfolio management differently.
Bonds and Returns (Or Lack Thereof)
In anticipation of this month's NEST Edge webinar about the outdated 60/40 portfolio model, we take a look at bonds and the current market.
Is A Financial Advisor Worth the Investment?
Many investors believe that they can mange their wealth better than a financial advisor, rendering the cost associated with a financial advisor extraneous. We take a look into active versus passive investment management to get a sense of whether this assumption is true.
Is it Time for a 4-Day Workweek?
We examine the workplace innovations over the past year, the history of workplace practices, and consider the benefits of implementing a 4-day workweek in the near future.
Baby Boomers, Inflation, and Retirement
As the large generation of Baby Boomers approach retirement, we look into how inflation and long-term care costs can affect retirement planning.
G7 Summit and Global Tax Reform
The 47th G7 Summit concluded over the weekend and hosted discussions about global tax reforms targeting multinational digital companies that would demotivate the use of low-tax offshore havens and create a uniform corporate tax rate.
How to Protect Yourself from the Next Bernie Madoff
In the wake of Bernie Madoff's recent death, clients are reminded of the potential for manipulative financial advisors. NEST explains the details of Madoff's crimes and questions to ask your advisor so that they can earn your trust.