by Jacob Millican | Aug 13, 2026 | Performance
July provided a good example of why I think about portfolio income separately from what is happening in the stock market. Equity markets sent very different signals during the month. Smaller companies and value-oriented stocks generally held up better, while...
by Jacob Millican | Jul 9, 2026 | Performance
June marked a mixed month for equity markets. While the S&P 500 and NASDQ 100 were down in June, the DOW was up over 2.5%. While the equity markets were trying to figure out where to go, the portfolio remained focused on something different: building diversified...
by Jacob Millican | May 7, 2026 | Performance
Each month, I break down how the Income Bucket is positioned, what’s driving results, and how each part of the portfolio works together to support long-term planning. Markets remained volatile in April, with continued uncertainty around interest rates, inflation, and...
by Jacob Millican | Apr 23, 2026 | Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement
Most investors don’t think they are taking on too much risk. But over time, small decisions can quietly increase portfolio risk in ways that aren’t always obvious. Not because of the market. But because of how portfolios are built and managed. After years of working...
