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ChalkTALK: Coaching on Another Level

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The COVID-19 pandemic had its myriad of reverberations, both corollary and tangential. Somewhere in that range lay the miracle of Zoom. At FNA, we imagined how we could use it to add value to our client relationships. That's when ChalkTALK got its start.…

Tariffs, Immigration and Crypto (Oh My?)

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The first quarter of the 21st century was a wild ride. With (likely) more surprises ahead, how will the market fare under the new administration's policies? And how can we hold steady as she goes? One thing's for sure: Expectation doesn't always match reality.…

Mind Games: The Negativity Gap

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Macroeconomic data shows a remarkably healthy US economy—but survey says the average American isn't feeling it. So why the disconnect?…

From the Desk: Will the Santa Claus Rally Continue?

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At the time of this post, the S&P 500 is up 3.85% this month alone. The Cleveland Browns are 2-1 over the same period. Clearly, the Santa Claus rally is benefiting both investors and Browns fans alike. The question is, will it continue?…

From the Desk of Joe: A Fourth Quarter Gameplan

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I'm a lifelong, diehard fan of the Cleveland Browns. I'm also a five-year fan of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Given Sunday's Browns game and their debacle of the fourth quarter, I can't help but consider some similarities between these two relationships.…

A weathered merry-go-round pony with cracked paint gazes wildly up at a similarly-cracked dove, the rest of the carnival ride blurred behind a trippy, psychedelic haze.

A Day in the Life at the Fed

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Inflation and recession might qualify as incendiary language when abused by ratings-hungry media bigmouths. Join us for a fictional day in the life at the Fed and find reason to push fear aside and take a colorful ride.…

Was the Plan To Get Punched in the Mouth?

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April's Consumer Price Index (CPI) 12-month projection of 8.3% is a step in the right direction, but we continue to see the highest rates in nearly 40 years. Is this just post-pandemic fallout, or are there other forces at work here?…