When I was working at Deloitte, I had to report all my stocks, index fund, and ETFs through Vanguard's automated daily feed.
I couldn't hold any stock if I was working on that client.
YET Congress can trade stocks in companies they regulate, report it 5 months late, and pay a $200 fine while profiting 20% on their purchase
Whether it’s a 529, a Trump Account, or a Roth IRA for Kids, the account matters less than the habit of investing in your children’s future.
Don’t wait for perfect conditions. Start with what you have.
Small, disciplined actions repeated over time create opportunities your kids didn’t have to fight for.
Equity isn’t built overnight. It’s built through consistency, patience, and intentional decisions.
That’s how you leave more than an inheritance—you leave a legacy.
@Barchart The decline signals gradual global diversification away from the USD. The USD retains ~57-58% of allocated FX reserves far ahead of any rival like the euro; true “dedollarization” would require a viable alternative for deep, liquid markets, which doesn’t yet exist.
@money_cruncher Sad truth. As of Q1 2026, total outstanding US auto loan debt stands at approximately $1.685–1.69 trillion. Auto loans are the second-largest category of consumer debt after mortgages (about 9% of total consumer debt), on par with or exceeding federal student loan debt.
@money_cruncher Illinois estate tax exemption is $4 million. Proposed increases to $8 million have not taken effect. Illinois residents with estates in the $4M–$15M range should consider planning strategies like trusts.
@esaagar@WSJ the typical (median) American home was built around 1980–1982. The housing stock has been aging due to slower new construction relative to demand, especially since the Great Recession.
@InvestingVisual The market’s biggest winners aren’t always the best cash-flow businesses.
Among the top-performing QQQ stocks of 2026, $WDC and $STX stand out for generating massive free cash flow relative to their valuations.
@AccentInvesting As a soldier, I’ve learned: control what’s yours—your effort, discipline, and capital. Build equity daily. Employers & gov won’t save you. Own your ground. Grind!