October is National Financial Planning month! In honor of the occasion, we break down the different aspects of financial planning and why they're so important.

The Consumer Confidence Index reflects a steady decline since June. We explore why and what someone can do in the face of changing policy, inflation, and other events.

We examine the history of the US debt ceiling to contextualize the debates going on today.

There's a lot to do to prepare for a new baby. We've compiled a financial checklist for new parents so that you can focus on the fun stuff, like getting to know your newborn.

Recently the media has been dominated by discussions about the Fed's tapering timeline. We take a no-bias look at how increased interest rates affect individuals and the markets.

Financial planning is all about instilling confidence in your financial future - and part of that includes considering what will happen with your assets after you pass away.

In honor of National Small Business Week, we get a deeper understanding of how small businesses are essential to a thriving American economy and culture.

"The September Effect" describes a myth that the ninth month of the year is a historically weak month for the stock market. We investigate this idea and discuss what the current data suggests.

In honor of Labor Day, we take a look at some modern and unconventional benefits that communicate employee appreciation.

The average retail investor underperforms the market, and research firm Dalbar suggests it's largely due to these cognitive and emotional biases affecting investor behavior.

The SEC has made some major adjustments to the requirements for accredited investors in the last year, and more might be on the horizon. We discuss what an accredited investor is and how to navigate the world of exclusive investment opportunities.

Young Gen Z adults watched the previous generation incur student loan debt, and are trying to learn from their elders. Check out some ways that prospective high school graduates are cutting costs as they enter adulthood.

Labor shortage is sweeping the nation, despite many available job openings . We examine this trend and consider the impact on employees and business owners alike as expectations around the workplace continue to evolve.

What exactly are NFTs, and how are they affecting the world of finance? We look into the history of NFTs, how they work, and where they're trending.

The Olympics are inspiring and entertaining - and massively expensive, for the cities that host the games and the athletes that train their entire lives to perform. We examine the Olympics as if it were an investment, both from the perspective of the athletes and the host cities.

NEST partners with Encore Bank to demystify the process of debt financing your business, including how to source a loan and prepare your application.

With the suspension of the debt ceiling set to expire at the end of July, the US national debt of $28.1 trillion has stolen the spotlight again, and we take a look at what that could mean for you.

In July's NEST Edge webinar, Sean and Dan discuss the 60/40 model made famous by "Modern Portfolio Theory," and explain why this model is lazy and inefficient - and how NEST does portfolio management differently.