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Holiday Spending Without The Guilt

After several years of stubborn inflation and steep borrowing costs, this holiday season finds many families determined to celebrate, but quietly worried about how much they’re spending. With the average American planning to shell out roughly $1,700 on gifts, travel, and entertaining this year (up from about $1,430 in 2022) those worries are understandable.
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After several years of stubborn inflation and steep borrowing costs, this holiday season finds many families determined to celebrate, but quietly worried about how much they’re spending. With the average American planning to shell out roughly $1,700 on gifts, travel, and entertaining this year (up from about $1,430 in 2022) those worries are understandable.
11/23/2025
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After hitting record highs, markets have pulled back as volatility returns and investors question whether the AI rally can keep up its pace. In this week’s episode, Gary breaks down what’s driving the recent swings, NVIDIA’s headline-grabbing earnings, and why expectations for another Fed rate cut are fading.
11/21/2025
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Every November, Americans pause to honor the courage and sacrifice of our service members and their families. Veterans Day is more than a date on the calendar; it’s a reminder that freedom and security come at a cost, and that those who served our nation are entitled to the same sense of safety and peace they fought to protect. 
11/10/2025
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Wealth Enhancement's Doug Huber shares market insights from the week, highlighting state election results, the ongoing government shutdown’s airline impact, and weak labor data. Markets dipped slightly as the Fed watches employment trends. Doug also covers high valuations in the market and what those could mean for portfolios.
11/7/2025

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