Grant Fuchs, CPA - Carson Wealth

05/06/2026

Some market headlines sound simple until you look closer.

Jerome Powell is stepping down as Fed Chair, but he is not leaving the Fed. “Sell in May” is back in the conversation, even though recent history tells a different story. And GDP looks softer on the surface than some of the numbers underneath suggest.

For investors, this is a good moment to slow down before drawing quick conclusions.

See what may be sitting underneath the latest market headlines: https://bit.ly/4ndvBNK

05/04/2026

April gave investors a lot to sort through.

Stocks rallied, AI-related spending kept building, and parts of the economy still looked softer than expected.

This week’s Market Commentary looks at how those pieces fit together, and why the “Sell in May” story may not be the whole story. https://bit.ly/3Pl0Hqk

05/02/2026

Most parents don’t feel fully “ready” to send their child to college.

But beyond the emotional side, there’s the financial reality. Tuition, timing, and how it all fits into your broader plan.

This is a simple way to see where you stand and what may need more attention. https://bit.ly/3noZ50Y

05/01/2026

Most retirement planning focuses on getting there.

This conversation focuses on what changes when you’re almost there.

Income, timing, taxes, healthcare, lifestyle and family can all start to connect in new ways as retirement gets closer.

See what to consider before that next phase begins. https://bit.ly/4udUVFS

Thinking about retiring soon? Make sure you’re prepared for the big transition by watching our What You Need to Do Leading Up to Retirement webinar, now available on-demand.  

04/29/2026

You’ve spent years building your wealth.

As retirement gets closer, the focus starts to shift. It’s no longer just about growth. It’s about how that money will actually support your life.

Income, taxes, healthcare costs, and what happens if something unexpected comes up all become part of the plan.

If you’re starting to think about that transition, these are the areas worth looking at now. https://bit.ly/42zNYD5

Let’s look at some advanced retirement strategies that can help cover blind spots in your planning and better position you to make your money last.

04/27/2026

Markets are hitting new highs in the middle of uncertainty, and that’s raising questions.

What’s driving the move isn’t higher valuations. It’s earnings growth.

So far this year, rising profit expectations have done most of the work behind returns.

A closer look at what’s behind the rally. https://bit.ly/3QB9K6P

04/25/2026

Roth or traditional?

The answer isn’t always obvious, especially once income limits, tax treatment, and contribution rules come into play.

If you’ve ever wondered what actually makes sense for your situation, this can help you see it more clearly. https://bit.ly/3DSygqB

04/24/2026

Your portfolio isn’t just one thing.

Part of it is there for the next couple of years. Part of it is there for what comes after that. And part of it should still have time to grow.

But when it’s all treated the same, it’s easy to lose track of what’s meant for what.

The bucketing approach is one way to separate those roles so short-term needs don’t end up disrupting long-term growth. https://bit.ly/3X9ZGSd

Simplify your financial planning with the bucketing approach—categorize assets into Today, Tomorrow, and Future buckets to align wealth with goals and manage risk effectively.

04/22/2026

The traditional vs. Roth IRA question comes up a lot, and for good reason.

It’s one of those decisions that can shape your tax picture for years without you thinking much about it.

What makes more sense depends on where you are today and what you want later.

Here are the questions worth asking first: https://bit.ly/4sQloIx

Learn the differences between a Roth IRA vs. a traditional IRA, and which savings vehicle is the best fit for your retirement savings goals.

04/20/2026

Markets keep moving higher, but a lot of people aren’t feeling it.

There’s a reason for that.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have hit new highs after an unusually strong run. But inflation is still running high enough to offset much of the wage growth people see, which helps explain why consumer sentiment remains so weak.

Both things can be true at the same time. Strong markets and strained confidence.

That tension is shaping how this moment plays out. https://bit.ly/41LcFMB