Beyond the Headlines: What Geopolitical Shifts Mean for Your Retirement

Beyond the Headlines: What Geopolitical Shifts Mean for Your Retirement

Beyond the Headlines: What Geopolitical Shifts Mean for Your RetirementRic Komarek, CFP®
Published on: 24/01/2026

Are recent global headlines putting your portfolio at risk? I share why history suggests your "financial house" is more resilient than you think.

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Making Sense of the Headlines: Venezuela, Oil, and Your Retirement Plan

Making Sense of the Headlines: Venezuela, Oil, and Your Retirement Plan

Making Sense of the Headlines: Venezuela, Oil, and Your Retirement PlanRic Komarek, CFP®
Published on: 05/01/2026

The capture of Nicolás Maduro has shaken world headlines. Here’s why your retirement portfolio is likely better protected than the news suggests and what to watch for in 2026.

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Washington Gridlock: Should Your Retirement Plan Care?

Washington Gridlock: Should Your Retirement Plan Care?

Washington Gridlock: Should Your Retirement Plan Care?Ric Komarek, CFP®
Published on: 03/10/2025

Headlines about a government shutdown can be unsettling for retirees. Here’s why your long-term financial plan is built to ignore the short-term political noise

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Departures From Free-Markets Aren't New

Departures From Free-Markets Aren't New

Departures From Free-Markets Aren't NewBrian S. Wesbury
Published on: 18/08/2025

Recently, due to deals President Trump is making, some are saying the United States has embarked on a version of Chinese-style “state capitalism” – directly entangling markets and government.

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