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2026 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits: Expanded Opportunities for Savers

Retirement account limits for 2026 are higher across the board: from 401(k)s and IRAs to small‑business plans. This article walks through the new numbers, catch‑up provisions and income phase‑outs so you can adapt your savings strategy.

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What We Can Learn from History’s Greatest Investors

What do a mathematician, a value investor, and a trend follower have in common? Learn how Simons, Buffett, and Livermore approached investing, and what their strategies can teach us today.

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Why Successful Investors Focus on Risk Management, Not Forecasts

When markets turn volatile, it’s natural to look for answers. Is now the time to move to cash? Should I double down on stocks? Predictions can feel reassuring, but history has shown that even experts rarely get them right consistently.

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Roth IRAs: Why Tax-Free Growth Could Be Your Most Valuable Asset

Imagine building wealth for decades and never owing taxes on the growth. That’s the unique advantage of a Roth IRA, one of the most powerful tools for retirement planning. While most people naturally focus on how much they’re saving, it’s just as important to consider where those savings go.

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Navigating the New Frontier: The Rise of Private Investments in Corporate Retirement Plans

In the world of corporate retirement plans, a significant shift is underway. For decades, the investment options available to participants in defined contribution plans such as 401(k)s have largely been confined to publicly traded securities like mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds.

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Seeing the Market Clearly: How Relative Strength Guides Smarter Investment Decisions

Strong performance isn’t always obvious at first glance. But with the right lens, you can see where trends are quietly taking shape. Relative strength helps investors do just that—by comparing performance across assets to uncover consistent momentum.

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Rethinking Diversification: Why Private Equity Deserves a Place in Your Portfolio

At Emerald Asset Management, we have long believed in the power of U.S. equities as the core engine of portfolio growth. Few markets in the world can match the resilience, innovation, and wealth-building capacity of American businesses. That conviction has not changed.

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Why U.S. Debt Still Matters for Investors

When Moody’s downgraded its rating on U.S. Treasuries from AAA to AA1 on a Friday night in May, I expected my phone to be ringing first thing Monday with concerned clients - and for the markets to show it.

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Understanding Dividends: How They Can Fit into Your Investment Strategy

Tired of meager returns in a low-interest rate environment? Investing in dividend stocks could be a compelling strategy to earn passive income and capitalize on long-term market growth.


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Streamline Your Digital Life: Smart Strategies for Managing Subscriptions

Digital tools put nearly everything at our fingertips, from automated bill payments to infinite entertainment. We can access information, manage finances, and discover funny or inspirational content at any moment —

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Alternative Investments: Beyond the 60 / 40 Portfolio

At Emerald Asset Management, our primary focus is managing stock portfolios for our clients.  Our flagship strategy, called the Global Rising Dividend Strategy, is designed to generate returns through capital appreciation and dividend income.

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Understanding Inherited IRAs: A Quick Guide to RMDs

Inheriting an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) presents both financial opportunities and responsibilities. Knowing the rules for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) is crucial to maximize your inheritance and avoid penalties.

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