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On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R.1, commonly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). This sweeping legislation addressed the scheduled expiration of tax provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) while introducing new tax measures and tweaking existing rules. Here’s what you need to know. Income […]
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R.1, commonly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). This sweeping legislation addressed the scheduled expiration of tax provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) while introducing new tax measures and tweaking existing rules. Here’s what you need to know. Income […]
In today’s world, convenience is often a single tap away. The breadth of smartphone apps enables us to have groceries delivered to our doors within hours or hail a ride to the airport within minutes. Even social exchanges occur in real time due to the immediacy of texting and social media messages. While we are […]
Austin H. Gewecke, CFA
As we welcome a new year, we take stock of 2023 and consider what the year ahead might hold in store. Last year was a good year for investors and the U.S. economy. The economy grew, bonds offered positive real returns (beat inflation), and stocks soared. However, a general backdrop of unease, characterized by a […]
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Many investors have seen or heard periodic ads for alternative investments or read about them in various business and investment sources. The natural questions are: What exactly are alternatives, and do they belong in my portfolio? These are specialized investments, and while they have some attractive qualities and can serve a valuable role in an overall investment […]
Randall L. Zaharia, CFA CAIA®
Imagine a journey where your financial success knows no bounds and your potential is limitless. You are an achiever, and your ambition is the driving force behind your success. Now, let’s channel that energy into your financial roadmap with the guidance of a dedicated investment counselor. We’ll explore how, together, you can create a narrative […]
Carlota B. Venegas, CFP®, CDFA®
Clifford Swan was thrilled to participate as one of the top sponsors for She Leads, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles’ signature fundraising event. The evening was dedicated to providing every girl throughout Greater Los Angeles with access to the life-changing benefits of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. It was our privilege to champion the […]
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The U.S. economy has withstood the effects of higher interest rates better than expected, as what feels like the most anticipated recession of all time has not yet materialized. Leading economic indicators, which predict a change in the business cycle, have been flashing red for nearly a year and a half. These include an inverted […]
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Rising college juniors Cyrus Gaylord and Sophia Wilson participated in the firm’s eighth summer internship program. Over the course of six weeks, they completed several projects and learned about portfolio management, securities analysis and research, trading and execution, client service, compliance, marketing, and operations. Sophia majors in Economics and Dance at Scripps College, where she […]
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Financial markets can catch investors off guard. This year has been a case study of how market rallies can occur in the face of seemingly bad news. Domestic equities roared higher in the first seven months of 2023, with the S&P 500 up more than 19% from the start of the year, while the tech-heavy […]
Anil Kapoor, CFA
Every year income taxpayers need to decide between taking the standard deduction or itemizing. For those that itemize deductions, a strategy to combine two years’ worth of charitable giving into one year has been a financial planning consideration for years. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 made this strategy even more relevant. […]
Maxwell R. Pray, CFA
The Internal Revenue Service has again postponed releasing final rules on required minimum distributions for inherited individual retirement accounts. Because of the delay, some beneficiaries of IRAs inherited after 2019 won’t be penalized for not taking required minimum distributions in 2023. <br> BACKGROUND There have been many important legislative changes for retirement accounts over the past few […]
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Clifford Swan is honored to be recognized by Financial Advisor Magazine in its annual ranking of independent advisory firms around the country. Financial Advisor Magazine is a publication targeted at financial professionals that aims to deliver essential market information and strategies to help advisors better serve their clients and grow their firms. RIA firms applied for consideration. To be […]
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Financial markets can be full of surprises. Some provide valuable information by which we might adjust our investment strategies. Other times, surprises can be a kind of noise that is best ignored. The U.S. stock market threw a party in the first half of 2023. Surprise! It was, however, a rather exclusive party. The tech-heavy […]
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Around the time of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), a guest comedian on Late Night With Conan O’Brien poked fun at airline passengers who complained about boarding difficulties and tarmac delays. The comedian pointed out that if these passengers would just focus on what happened next – participating in the “miracle of human flight” – they might […]
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