Global Insight Monthly

Global Insight Monthly cover - February 2025

Power, storage,
and electrification:
A revolution

As burgeoning demand and innovation transform the energy landscape, we examine key trends that are likely to shape the future of renewable power and industrial electrification. Read the Global Insight Monthly »

When to start taking Social Security benefits

Social Security can be an important part of your retirement income stream. The decision about when to begin taking the benefits you have earned may have important consequences. Start them early and your monthly income will be lower than if you wait until your full retirement age. Delay them and your monthly “paycheck” will be larger. Please contact us for help determining when it may be appropriate for you to start taking social security benefits and to explore strategies for maximizing benefits for married couples.

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Tariffs: Bracing for market impact

The 2018–2019 U.S.-China trade conflict underscored how tariff uncertainty can dampen sentiment, depressing valuations even if the earnings impact turns out to be modest. What approach should investors take?

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