Crawford, Carter & Durbin, CPAs / Aperture Wealth Management

09/04/2026

Saving for college doesn’t have to be as complicated as college itself.

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

09/02/2026

Are you ready for school—again?

This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.

09/02/2026

This Monthly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from August 2026. Read more here:

U.S. stocks returned to gains in August after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both ended negative the prior two months while the Dow Industrials capped a…

08/31/2026

What will this week's economic data mean for rate hike odds?
Join Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke on this week's episode of as he breaks down key reports on manufacturing, services, employment, and Friday's closely watched jobs report. With the Fed meeting just two weeks away, markets will be looking to see whether the data strengthens or weakens the case for another hike.

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08/31/2026

Check out this informative video on bull and bear markets to better understand how the stock market works!

08/28/2026

Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.

08/26/2026

If you're 50 or older, you're eligible to contribute more to your 401(k). See how those extra dollars could add up by the time you retire.

08/24/2026

Markets face plenty of uncertainty, but investors may be looking past the next rate decision and toward Jackson Hole.
In this week's episode of , CIO Gene Goldman discusses what to expect from the first Jackson Hole symposium under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, including the future of Fed communications, the message behind rising Treasury yields, and how policymakers are navigating an economy that is sending mixed signals.

“Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...

08/24/2026

For people with portfolios that generate considerable dividend and interest income, managing those distributions could reduce your tax liabilities. A few tax-efficient moves can make a big difference.

Looking to reduce your tax burden? Learn tax-efficient investment strategies that could help you keep more of your money.

08/21/2026

Should you focus on paying off debt or put your extra dollars to work? This calculator helps you compare both paths and think through what makes sense for you.

Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.