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7/29/2025

Understanding Phaseouts for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Plus Phaseouts for Regular and Roth IRAs

Want help mastering the latest tax phaseouts? From Roth IRA income limits to new deductions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, this guide gives ...

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Dunham Deep Dive 7/25/2025

A Forgotten Indicator Roars Back, Meme-Fueled Mania Surges, and Europe’s Trade Squeeze Deepens

A forgotten indicator flashes its strongest signal since 1997, meme stocks return with retail euphoria, and Europe’s trade rift with China deepens.

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Estate Taxes 7/22/2025

The OBBBA Guide Part II: Estates and Businesses

Explore the key estate and business tax updates in Part II of our OBBBA Guide. Learn how QSBS rules, bonus depreciation, and estate exemptions are ...

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Dunham Deep Dive 7/18/2025

Inflation Eases (for Now), Ethereum's Momentum Game, and Health Care’s Job Takeover

Despite tariff fears, U.S. inflation data came in softer than expected, with businesses absorbing costs to protect margins. Meanwhile, small-cap fi...

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Tax Code 7/15/2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Complete Guide to What Changed and What It Means for Your Clients

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauls U.S. tax law with sweeping changes for individuals — from tax-free tips and Baby Savings Accounts to perma...

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Macro 7/11/2025

Deficits 101: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How They Impact an Economy

With record deficits dominating headlines, understanding the difference between fiscal and trade deficits is essential. This piece unpacks how each...

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Quarterly Pulse 7/10/2025

Q2 2025 Dunham Quarterly Pulse: Economic Trends, Market Insights & Strategic Shifts

The Q2 2025 Dunham Quarterly Pulse breaks down weakening global growth, persistent inflation, and shifting rate expectations. Explore key insights,...

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Crypto 7/8/2025

Crypto for Financial Advisors: A Jargon-Free Cheat Sheet for Client Questions

Clients are driving more crypto conversations than advisors, but many advisors still feel underprepared. This guide offers a plain-English crypto c...

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Dunham Deep Dive 7/3/2025

OPEC's Big Oil Flood, BNPL Hitting FICO, and Copper’s Big Squeeze

OPEC’s oil flood accelerates as Saudi Arabia shifts strategy, BNPL debt enters FICO scores exposing hidden consumer risk, and a historic copper squ...

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DunhamDC 7/1/2025

The DunhamDC Sell Greed Triggers on Friday June 27, As the Market Hits a New High

On June 27, 2025, as the S&P 500 hit record highs, the DunhamDC algorithm triggered a "Sell Greed" signal, reducing equity exposure to minimums. Th...

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Macro 6/27/2025

AI Infrastructure Boom: How Data Centers and Uranium Power the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The AI and data center boom is fueling a trillion-dollar digital infrastructure buildout—but it’s also straining the U.S. power grid. As utilities ...

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