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3Q26 DFA Quarterly Market Review

The third quarter of 2026 was a mixed one for global markets, as investors navigated rising interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and continued economic uncertainty. U.S. stocks managed to finish the

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3 Investor Concerns Today

Investors rarely have trouble finding something to worry about. Today, three issues in particular are getting a lot of attention: rising interest rates, the national debt, and the upcoming midterm

The $40 Trillion Debt Question

Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the U.S. national debt hitting $40 trillion. We are now spending more on interest payments than on defense, and we’re told

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Don’t Postpone Happiness

It’s hard to believe August is already here. Think back over the past few months. What do you cherish the most from this summer? It probably wasn’t another day at

2Q26 DFA Quarterly Market Review

The second quarter of 2026 was a strong one for global equity markets, despite continued geopolitical uncertainty, shifting interest rate expectations, and plenty of headlines that could have given investors

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Mid-Year Review: Headlines vs. Results

As we reach the midpoint of 2026, one lesson from the first half of the year stands out: the headlines and the markets told two very different stories. The conflict

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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

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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