Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. When you think about your legacy, your loved ones, and your assets, having a clear, comprehensive family estate strategy is essential. It’s not just about what happens after you’re gone—it’s about peace of mind today. Let’s dive into how you can create a solid plan that protects your family and your wealth.

Akin Investments Celebrates Small Business

Akin Investments wishes you and your family the very best Thanksgiving!

Based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2024 through the third quarter of 2025, Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive a 2.8 percent COLA for 2026.

When it comes to securing your financial future, having a clear plan is not just helpful - it’s essential. Whether you’re an individual aiming to grow your savings, a small business owner managing cash flow, or someone preparing for retirement or education expenses, the right approach can make all the difference. I’ve learned that success in finance doesn’t come from luck but from smart, consistent actions.

The stock market has made significant moves in 2025, showcasing a mixture of optimism and caution as investors navigate a complex economic landscape. As we enter the last quarter of the year, analyzing stock leadership and earnings trends across key sectors becomes critical for identifying opportunities and risks.

Article 5 provides that if a NATO Ally is the victim of an armed attack, each and every other member of the Alliance will consider this act of violence as an armed attack against all members and will take the actions it deems necessary to assist the Ally attacked. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered hundreds of the U.S. military’s generals and admirals to gather on short notice — and without a stated reason — at a Marine Corps base in Virginia next week.

Stephen Herbert Akin, Celebrating 40 years as a FINRA Financial Industry Regulatory Authority registered investment professional. As a Registered Representative with two major Wall Street firms. Almost 10 years (January 2026) As Founder and Investment Advisor Representative of Akin Investment.

The 24th anniversary commemoration ceremony will take place on the Memorial plaza and focus on an in-person reading of the names by family members. Throughout the ceremony, we will observe six moments of silence, acknowledging when each of the World Trade Center towers was struck and fell, and the times of the attack on the Pentagon and the crash of Flight 93. In Singapore: APPEC 2025, The 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80)

When it comes to managing your money, especially for important goals like retirement or education, understanding the rules that guide financial advisors is crucial. One of the most important concepts you should know about is fiduciary principles. These principles ensure that your financial advisor acts in your best interest, not theirs. Let’s dive into what this means, why it matters, and how it can impact your financial future.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell will address the invitation-only global gathering of central bankers, academics and macroeconomists as the leader of the world’s largest and most respected independent central bank

The term "Roaring 2020s" is a reference to the "Roaring Twenties" (the 1920s), which were characterized by rapid economic growth, cultural dynamism, technological advances, and exuberant prosperity—followed ultimately by the Great Depression.

The industrials sector is currently leading U.S. equity market performance in 2025, outpacing allother sectors of the S&P 500 with a year-to-date gain of approximately 15%—over double the increase of the overall index. This strength follows robust returns in 2024 and reflects sustained investor optimism bolstered by several themes and structural trends:

From the Securities Exchange Commission review of the "Pattern Day Trader Rule" and the easing of the $25,000 margin requirement to the "Big Banks" supplementary leverage ratio, requirements are shifting. These changes aim to balance increased financial stability with the potential impact on bank profitability and market participation. 

Akin Investments reminds parents and grandparents to take advange of the up comming "Back to School" tax holidays.

Akin Investments, "Solutions for a Complex World" Post Highlights: largest strike using B2 bombers in history Framework for the regulation of payment stable coins, aiming to promote innovation while ensuring robust consumer protections and financial stability GENIUS Act clears Senate Key Swiss Banking Law Changes, These changes are among the most significant for Swiss banking regulation in recent years and are designed to address vulnerabilities exposed by the Credit

After the stock markets best best performance since May of 1990 things maybe comming together for the continued expansion of the United States Economy and Americas Golden Age.

The Mar-a-Lago Accord is a proposed economic and trade initiative associated with the second term of the Donald Trump administration the Accord is designed as a blueprint for restructuring global trade and monetary relations, with the central goal of devaluing the U.S. dollar while preserving its status as the world’s primary reserve currency.

"This Memorial Day, we thank the brave men and women who gave their lives for our nation. They will forever be in our hearts,"

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