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Football

From signing bonus to financial plan: A guide for college athletes navigating NIL money

Apr 27, 2026 |Alexander Friend

Navigating NIL money in 2026? Learn about revenue sharing, 20% caps, and smart tax strategies for college athletes at UNC, NC State, and beyond.

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Technical analysis

Equity market cycle recovers to new highs with participation broadening

Apr 24, 2026 |Robert Sluymer, CFA

Short-term S&P 500 indicators are overbought following its 13 percent rebound, but we view the strength of the advance-decline lines and the bottom in Technology following its Q4–Q1 correction as reasons to remain cautiously optimistic.

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Building a family wealth plan that survives generations, not just tax seasons

Apr 20, 2026 |Alexander Friend

Wealth often vanishes by the third generation. Discover how to build a lasting Raleigh family legacy through values-based financial planning and education.

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A resilient rally for U.S. equities, but economic headwinds persist

Apr 16, 2026 |Kelly Bogdanova

The U.S. stock market’s resilience was on display after hitting an all-time high as Middle East crisis risks de-escalate. But inflation and economic growth headwinds shouldn’t be ignored, and we examine how the investment environment is taking sh

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Data center power struggle

Apr 15, 2026 |Josh Nye

AI Data centers consume a growing share of U.S. electricity. Despite rising investment in generation and transmission, capacity is struggling to keep up, and electricity prices are rising.

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Annual gifting strategies that actually move the needle

Apr 13, 2026 |Alexander Friend

Are you maximizing your annual gift tax exclusion? Learn high-impact gifting strategies for Raleigh families in 2026 to reduce estate taxes and build a legacy.

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Four ways to start the conversation about your financial future

Apr 10, 2026 |Angie O'Leary, Head of Wealth Strategies and Solutions

Don’t wait another year to focus on your long-term wealth goals.

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The hidden costs of waiting too long to plan your exit

Apr 10, 2026 |Alexander Friend

Don’t let a 'Value Gap' derail your legacy. Discover the hidden costs of delaying your business exit and how 2026 tax changes impact Raleigh owners.

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An evolving role for the dollar and the Fed

Apr 09, 2026 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

With war and geopolitics dominating headlines, it’s easy to overlook slower-moving changes in the investment background. We think it is important for investors to re-examine some long-held assumptions on policy impacts and investor behavior.

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2025 / 2026 dollar limitations for retirement plans

Some new limitations will apply to retirement plans and other benefit plans in 2026 because of cost-of-living adjustments made by the IRS and the Social Security Administration. Learn more about the limits for 2026.

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