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2023 Debt Ceiling Showdown

In a matter of days, the United States government could potentially default on its debt for the first time in history. The showdown in Washington is causing many folks to become very anxious about the future, and how a US default might impact their retirement plans. If you’re paying attention to the major news media […]

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Market Commentary – Royal Fund Management

Royal Fund Management | June 14, 2022 The market continues to test one’s resolve. In 1933, a quote became famous when President Roosevelt said, “…the only thing we have to fear, is fear itself”.  This famous quote seems appropriate today as related to the current economic and market environment. The current amount of uncertainty naturally […]

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Quarterly Market Overview – Royal Fund Management

We started the 1st quarter 2022 after a strong 4th quarter 2021. The S&P500, DJIA and NASDAQ all finished the year at or near all-time highs.  The market was unable to build on the December gains, and we hit some turbulence starting about the second week of January.  We had not experienced a full 10% […]

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Market Commentary – Royal Fund Management

Mark Sorenson | March 04, 2022 Uncertainty continues to impact the market. Geopolitical concerns like we are currently experiencing usually cause a negative market reaction in a shorter time frame, but historically they are always buying opportunities in hindsight. Investors need to look through market corrections and know that with patience, all will be ok […]

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Market Commentary – Royal Fund Management

Mark Sorenson | February 21, 2022 The market has weakened over the last few days based on two main uncertainties. This market commentary should provide some perspective during market corrections like we are experiencing right now. It is interesting that the market historically goes up 80% of the time, but we tend to forget, this […]

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The COVID-19 Vaccine and Your Money

The COVID-19 vaccine is rolling out and being administered across the country. Triplett-Westendorf Financial Group CEO Mark Triplett spoke with Des Moines Iowa’s KCCI news about what impact this has on your money.