Global Insight Monthly

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AI's big leaps in 2025

AI is seldom out of the headlines in 2025, with defining developments coming one after another. We look at where AI is today and how its promise is matched against technological, economic, and geopolitical challenges. 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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U.S. Recession Scorecard: Stuck … with reduced visibility

The scorecard indicators remain mixed, including a shift in the yield curve indicator. The government shutdown has limited employment data, confirming a cautious investment approach is needed, as ongoing policy and trade shifts affect the economy.

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