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Is a Donor Advised Fund Right for You?
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Is a Donor Advised Fund Right for You?

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by Jesse Fulton Wednesday, August 19, 2026
A DAF can be a tax-efficient and less-complex tool to accomplish your philanthropic goals. Here's what to consider.
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Discover the story of Thomas Bayes, his groundbreaking theorem, and its profound impact on probability theory and modern investing.
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The Minister's Manuscript | Thomas Bayes (PoP EP11)

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by Claude Hebner | IFA.com — Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Discover the story of Thomas Bayes, his groundbreaking theorem, and its profound impact on probability theory and modern investing.  … Read More
Discover how a coding error undermined claims that AI could pick winning mutual funds, reshaping expectations for machine learning in finance.
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Can AI Pick Winning Mutual Funds? What a Coding Error Revealed

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by Robin Powell — Monday, August 17, 2026
A study once claimed machine learning could pick winning mutual funds. It turned out the model had accidentally been given a preview of the future — take that away, and the result vanishes. Professional investment consultants have not consistently demonstrated an ability to spot winning fund managers in advance, and  … Read More
Learn why infinite expected value doesn't hold up in real life, and how Bernoulli's utility theory reshaped probability and rational decision-making.
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The Logarithm of Wealth | Daniel Bernoulli (PoP EP10)

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by Claude Hebner | IFA.com — Monday, August 10, 2026
Learn why infinite expected value doesn’t hold up in real life, and how Bernoulli's utility theory reshaped probability and rational decision-making.  … Read More
Discover how just 46 companies generated half of the U.S. stock market's $91 trillion in shareholder wealth over the past century.
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Stock Market Concentration Has Accelerated - Here's What the New Data Shows

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by Robin Powell — Friday, August 07, 2026
Discover how just 46 companies generated half of the U.S. stock market's $91 trillion in shareholder wealth over the past century.  … Read More
Learn how romance scams unfold, the warning signs, and tips to protect your finances from fraudulent schemes targeting retirement savings.
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Executive Brief: Romance Scams

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by Mark Hebner — Thursday, August 06, 2026
A five-minute read on how financial grooming works, the warning signs, and the safeguards that stop it. The full white paper covers the same ground in depth. $929M Reported lost to romance and confidence fraud in the United States in 2025 — up 38% in a single year $7.75B Total  … Read More
Learn to identify warning signs of financial grooming and romance scams, plus the safeguards that stop them before money moves.
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White Paper: Romance Scams

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by Mark Hebner — Thursday, August 06, 2026
How financial grooming works, the warning signs that appear before the first dollar moves, and the safeguards that actually stop it. Who this paper is for Investors of every age and level of sophistication — including retirees, widows and widowers, and anyone managing a lifetime of savings. Adult children, family  … Read More
Dive into Abraham de Moivre's groundbreaking work on the bell curve, his contributions to statistics, and his lasting impact on modern math.
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The Exile at Slaughter's Coffee House | Abraham de Moivre (PoP EP9)

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by Claude Hebner | IFA.com — Thursday, August 06, 2026
Dive into Abraham de Moivre's groundbreaking work on the bell curve, his contributions to statistics, and his lasting impact on modern math.  … Read More
Discover how debt and savings are two sides of the same coin. Learn practical tips to manage debt and build wealth for financial security.
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From Hammurabi's Ledger to the Minimum Payment: The Long History of Owing — and the Freedom It Costs

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by Mark Hebner — Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Discover how debt and savings are two sides of the same coin. Learn practical tips to manage debt and build wealth for financial security.  … Read More
Discover how Jacob Bernoulli pioneered probability theory and proved the Law of Large Numbers, revolutionizing modern statistics and investing.
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The Art of Conjecturing | Jacob Bernoulli (PoP EP8)

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by Claude Hebner | IFA.com — Monday, August 03, 2026
Discover how Jacob Bernoulli pioneered probability theory and proved the Law of Large Numbers, revolutionizing modern statistics and investing.arming  … Read More
A new academic paper questions SPIVA's fairness toward active funds. Discover why this study could reshape the active vs. passive investment debate.
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Does the SPIVA Scorecard Understate Active Fund Performance

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by Robin Powell — Tuesday, July 28, 2026
A new academic paper questions SPIVA's fairness toward active funds. Discover why this study could reshape the active vs. passive investment debate.  … Read More
Learn about key Q2 2026 market trends, including small-cap outperformance, emerging markets' dominance, and the impact of inflation on bonds.
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Market Resilience in 2026: Lessons for Investors in our Q2 2026 Market Review

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by Jesse Fulton — Monday, July 27, 2026
Global markets had a volatile and negative start to 2026 as geopolitical shocks, elevated energy prices, and sharp declines in mega‑cap growth stocks weighed on returns. The S&P 500 fell 4.3% for the quarter, marking its weakest first quarter since 2022, despite a late‑month rally. Developed and emerging markets also  … Read More
Learn how budgeting and understanding household economics can help you save more and spend smarter, leading to better financial health.
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From Ancient Greece to Your Kitchen Table: The Long History of Budgeting

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by Mark Hebner — Thursday, July 23, 2026
Explore how income, consumption, and saving decisions shape your financial future using proven techniques and insights.  … Read More
Discover why market timing rarely works and how long-term investing rewards patient investors with consistent compounding over decades.
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Market Has No Memory: Why Interrupting Compounding Costs You

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by Mark Hebner — Thursday, July 23, 2026
Every trading day asks the same question: will markets rise or fall relative to the median? Our analysis of more than 6,600 S&P 500 trading days using a Markov Chain model — methodology available upon request — finds that the odds of tomorrow being “Up” or “Down” have historically hovered  … Read More
Learn how Trump's 530A accounts compare to 529 plans for saving for kids. Understand the benefits & differences to plan your child's future wisely.
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Trump Accounts Are Here. Should They Replace Your 529 Plan?

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by David York — Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Learn how Trump's 530A accounts compare to 529 plans for saving for kids. Understand the benefits & differences to plan your child’s future wisely.  … Read More

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