Veterans Day on November 11th honors military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. The federal holiday coincides with Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which marks World War I. These observances reflect the end of significant hostilities at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany took effect. Initially, the United States observed Armistice Day as well. However, it evolved into the current Veterans Day in 1954.

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.

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.

Tech and trade tensions between the U.S. and China are in focus as the week starts, with conflicting signals for investors to process. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China's top negotiator, Vice Premier He Lifeng, held a second day of talks in Madrid. President Trump said the discussions had gone very well, and hinted at a deal over TikTok, the Chinese-owned app for which a U.S. ban looms, echoing earlier comments by Bessent. He said he would speak with the Chinese l

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.

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:

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns that the dollar's recent declines threaten its status as the world's key currency, saying the "strong dollar policy" is about ensuring the US dollar remains the reserve currency over the long term.

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

The accounts would be automatically opened and funded by the U.S. Treasury—parents do not need to take action, though they may opt out if desired.Introduced in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBB), Trump accounts would allow parents, relatives, and others to contribute $5,000 annually for a child’s future educational, homeownership, and entrepreneurial expenses.

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.

Veteran investment adviser Stephen Akin, founder of Akin Investments discussed his approach to investing. Combining technical analysis with fundamental stock research