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What Will Your Money Mean This Summer?
Summer has a way of changing perspective. People spend more time with family, travel more, slow down a little, and create experiences they often remember for years. And many of

The Power of Remembering
The upcoming Memorial Day holiday is a time to remember and reflect. It gives us a moment to step back, gain perspective, and appreciate what matters most. That idea applies

1Q26 DFA Quarterly Market Review
The first quarter of 2026 was a reminder that markets don’t move in straight lines and that headlines don’t always tell the full story. Despite a steady drumbeat of geopolitical

Why Market Headlines Shouldn’t Drive Your Investment Decisions
Every day, there’s a new headline. Headlines such as: Markets drop on inflation fears Stocks rise on rate cut hopes Geopolitical tensions increase uncertainty. It’s constant. And it’s designed to

Why Uncertainty Feels Worse Than Risk
Most investors think they struggle with risk. What they actually struggle with is uncertainty. Risk can be measured, diversified, and planned for. Uncertainty is different. It’s not knowing what headline

What Doesn’t Change Matters More Than What Does
Change. We spend much of our time thinking about it, predicting it, and anticipating it. Markets change. Headlines change. Technology changes. Policies change. Every year brings a new reason why

4Q25 DFA Quarterly Market Review
Despite a steady drumbeat of headlines about inflation, Federal Reserve policy, and political developments, global markets finished the fourth quarter in broadly positive territory. This is a reminder that short-term news

The Only Forecast that Matters
Most investors love economic and market forecasts. With the markets so uncertain and volatile, our brain craves some sort of idea of what the future holds. But the markets are

3 Takeaways from Buffett’s Last Letter
Warren Buffett has officially stepped down from Berkshire Hathaway, and last month he wrote his final shareholder letter. While much of it reflected on his upbringing, he closed with a

Why Gratitude Matters More Than Ever
‘Tis the season of gratitude. Thanksgiving has a way of reminding us of what truly matters—if we slow down long enough to notice. Between the constant stream of headlines, market