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Weekly Market Update: April 20, 2026
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Weekly Market Update: April 20, 2026

Markets finished higher last week as large-cap technology helped support index performance during earnings season.

• S&P 500: +4.54%

• NASDAQ: +6.84%

• Dow: +3.19%

Key themes:

• Earnings season continued driving market direction

• Large-cap technology provided the primary source of index support

Takeaway:

Markets remain constructive, but broader participation remains uneven as investors continue focusing on earnings quality.

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The #1 Financial Mistake Practice Owners Make
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The #1 Financial Mistake Practice Owners Make

Most practice owners I talk to are doing well.

Revenue is strong. The business is growing.

But behind the scenes, there’s usually one gap:

Everything is being managed separately.

  • Business income

  • Personal investments

  • Tax strategy

  • Exit planning

Individually, it all works.

Together, it often doesn’t.

Wrote a quick breakdown on where this shows up and how to think about it differently.

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3 Common 401(k) Mistakes to Avoid
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3 Common 401(k) Mistakes to Avoid

The biggest 401(k) mistake isn’t picking the wrong fund.

It’s lack of intention.

  • No clear allocation strategy

  • Contributions that don’t grow with income

  • Little to no ongoing review

These aren’t obvious problems- but they quietly affect long-term outcomes.

A few small adjustments can make a significant difference.

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Market Volatility: Why Long-Term Strategy Matters More Than Short-Term Reactions
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Market Volatility: Why Long-Term Strategy Matters More Than Short-Term Reactions

The biggest risk during market volatility isn’t the market.

It’s the reaction to it.

  • Selling after declines

  • Waiting too long to reinvest

  • Letting short-term noise override long-term strategy

These decisions feel justified in the moment- but they often create the biggest gaps in long-term results.

A well-built plan isn’t designed to avoid volatility.

It’s designed to withstand it.

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