Happy New Year! This month’s update highlights the investment environment, residential real estate market, and 2026 tax rates.

* Investment Environment from Candor Asset Advisors – We provide valuable data and perspective on the economy, central bank activity, equities, and fixed income.

* Home equity loans will keep the US housing market tight from Financial Times -  Meredith Whitney highlights that seniors are not selling homes, thus making housing inventory tight and home prices high.

* IRS releases tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026, including amendments from the One, Big Beautiful Bill from the Internal Revenue Service - This article contains valuable data on standard deductions, marginal tax rates, estate tax credits, adoption credits, and more.

Now may be a good time to catch up. If so, my scheduling link follows.

Bill Hawes, CFA, CFP
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Candor Asset Advisors
 
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Disclosures
Investment advisory and financial planning services are offered through Candor Asset Advisors, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Consult your attorney, CPA, real estate agent, or insurance professional for advice in those areas. Links to third-party articles are for informational/marketing purposes only.