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From our buds at Visual Capitalist and the Voronoi app – AI jobs analysis

While we’ve spoke about this before, and no one knows for certain, this set of graphics is interesting and somewhat intuitive in some cases, but…

  • John Kvale CFA, CFP
  • July 22, 2026

New Born, Trump Accounts are now live! What to do (nothing just yet) …

"A Trump Accounts website graphic on a solid cream background. It shows a clear, glass piggy bank with a gold snout and feet that is packed to the top with shiny gold coins stamped with stars. Dark text below the image outlines the $1,000 U.S. Treasury seed deposit eligibility for children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028."

J.K. Financial, Inc. Trump Accounts, Section 530A Accounts (or 530A IRAs), Individual Retirement Accounts for Minors, Baby IRAs, Kids' IRAs, Boomerang Accounts, The $1k Seed Accounts, and Form 4547 Accounts

  • John Kvale CFA, CFP
  • July 20, 2026

New Born Accounts next week for sure! … Petro comments … Friday …

A detailed retro-vector infographic divided into thematic sections. On the left, a large hourglass filled with oil droplets and gears flows onto a calendar marked "Monday" with the text "Week Dashed By...". The center-top reads, "BOTTOM LINE: we like taking the $1k jump start! for those born 2025-2028" next to a stack of gold coins. The right side shows an oil pipeline labeled "BRENT CRUDE" and "WTI CRUDE" supported by diverse hands, set against a rising stock chart and the text "Watching Petro CLOSELY... Geopolitics & Black Gold." The bottom right features a peaceful sunset over an industrial oil refinery with the text, "Ahhhh... Have a Good Weekend — Talk next week!"

J.K. Financial, Inc. New Born Preview, Petro Comments

  • John Kvale CFA, CFP
  • July 17, 2026

Q2 2026 Review – Geopolitics … Unwind the rewind … New Sheriff Walsh … Mid-Terms and 30th Annual Holiday Party …

J.K. Financial, Inc. Q2 2026 Review

  • John Kvale CFA, CFP
  • July 15, 2026

Drifting away from the Great Moderation Era of the last 30 years? (By-Liz Ann Sonders and Kevin Gordon) … Fast Everything and the need for careful Diversification

A stylish, cinematic 35mm photograph of a coastline at dusk, visually depicting a sharp diagonal split between two different sea states. The left side features calm, placid waters reflecting a soft orange sunset under a clear sky. The right side dramatically collides with dark, churning, turbulent waves crashing over rocks under heavy, dark red and blue storm clouds. The image has a rich analog film grain.

J.K. Financial, Inc. Drifting away from the Great Moderation Ear of the last 30 years? (By-Liz Ann Sonders and Kevin Gordon) ... Fast Everything and the need for careful Diversification

  • John Kvale CFA, CFP
  • July 13, 2026

Sunshine Protection Act aka Day Light Savings … Invest America – New Accounts preview … Friday …

A multi-panel infographic. Top panel: A large, happy alarm clock and text 'PERMANENT!'. A series of smaller, sad alarm clocks are being funneled into a 'Senate' building chamber, symbolizing ending the 'flip-flop'. A banner reads 'SUNSHINE PROTECTION ACT'. Bottom panel: On the left, a man looks confused at his smartphone and a July calendar with 'JULY 4th CONFUSION & PAUSE' and question marks. On the right, an 'Invest America' logo (waving US flag) is displayed on a tablet screen, with text 'ACCOUNTS LIVE!'.

J.K. Financial, Inc. Sunshine Protection Act - Invest America Account Preview

  • John Kvale CFA, CFP
  • July 10, 2026

Update on 529 to Roth transfers, Last resort use … Very new rules, but possibilities …

A colorful, friendly cartoon infographic depicting a winding path called "529 Plan Path" splitting into different financial routes. In the center, a financial advisor points a client toward a path leading to a glowing treasure chest labeled "Roth," with a sign indicating "529 to Roth Conversion." Another path leads toward a building labeled "IRS" with a large magnifying glass over it and a speech bubble reading, "Let's watch them chime in first!" Various informational signs line the paths, including rules such as "529 -> ROTH: 15-Year Rule, Max $35k Total," a sign showing crossed-out cash reading "Contributions in last 5 years? Nope!", and alternative options like "Prep School" and "Relative Transfer" featuring a small family illustration. The header at the top reads: "EXCITING NEW PATHS FOR YOUR 529 PLAN!"

J.K. Financial, Inc. 529 to Roth Transfer Update

  • John Kvale CFA, CFP
  • July 8, 2026

Ed Pinto on 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act … Housing market incentives … Pro Tip on Long term low rate Mortgages!

A composite screenshot from a webpage showing article details. The text at the top lists the authors as Arthur Gailes and Edward J. Pinto, the date as June 24, 2026, the publication as an Op-Ed in Barron’s, and the topic as Housing. Below a row of social media icons are two individual, black and white professional headshots of the two men, labeled with their respective names

J.K. Financial, Inc. 21st Century Housing act - Long Term Low Rate Mortgages

  • John Kvale CFA, CFP
  • July 6, 2026

Happy Fourth of July Holiday Weekend …

Fourth of July Image, Fireworks over New York city at night to set the scene. A wide, high-clarity 35mm photograph capturing a dramatic night view of the New York City skyline during a Fourth of July celebration. Multiple large, vibrant fireworks explode in brilliant starbursts of red, white, and blue directly over the East River, illuminating the water below. In the foreground, the lit-up spans of the Brooklyn Bridge stretch across the river, while numerous small boats dot the dark water to watch the show. The dense Manhattan skyline features iconic, brightly lit skyscrapers, including One World Trade Center, under a dark sky mixed with faint smoke from the pyrotechnics. In the lower right corner, the silhouettes of a few spectators and camera tripods are visible on a rooftop overlooking the scene.

J.K. Financial, Inc. Happy Fourth of July

  • John Kvale CFA, CFP
  • July 3, 2026

June 2026 Financial Planning and Capital Market Audio Video Podcast format Review … Try before you Buy … AI vs Dot.com … Kevin Warsh first dance … By John Kvale CFA, CFP

A detailed educational infographic titled "JUNE 2026 VIDEO REVIEW: FINANCIAL PLANNING, AI DEBATE & CAPITAL MARKETS." The header includes "HEDGEYE RESEARCH INSIGHTS" and a footer "TALK AT END OF JULY - 2026." The infographic is divided into three primary vertical columns on a light blue background with glowing teal highlights, featuring graphs, buildings, and financial symbols. The first column (left), labeled "TRY BEFORE YOU BUY - RESIDENCE PREPLANNING," features a central house with a "TRY IT" tag. Surrounding circles illustrate relocation factors: "NEIGHBORHOODS & ASCETICS" with a magnifying glass on houses; "CLIMATE & HEALTH CARE" with a weather globe; "PEOPLE & TRAVEL ACCESS" with a map and airplane; and "DENSITY" with a bar chart; and a path for "OUTDOOR" and "PARKS, NATURE & ADVENTURE." The second column (center), titled "AI HYPE VS. REALITY," has a large balance scale. The left pan weighs "THE MONETIZATION OF FEAR." The right pan holds an AI robot hand passing documents to a person, labeled "MEDICAL ADVANCES" and "NEW MEDICINES LIFE SAVING PROCEDURES." Below, a banner reads "GALLOWAY: FEAR AS A STRATEGY." A section for "OUR VIEWS" includes bullets: "SLOWED ENTRY-LEVEL JOBS," "GREAT INDUSTRY CHANGES, CAUTION NEEDED," and "AI DATA CENTERS IMPROVES RESOURCE RESOURCE EFFICIENCY," with a diagram of server racks. The third column (right), labeled "CAPITAL MARKET COMMENTS" with a banner "KEVIN WARSH'S FIRST DANCE," shows a man in a business suit gesturing by a "USD" bank building. Pointing indicators detail "LOWER RATE FRIENDLY STANCE," "LESS FOMC COMMENTS," "PREDICTING LOWER CPI / INFLATION PEAK" (with a downward-trending graph), and a final bullet: "MAJOR CHALLENGE: LOWERING BALANCE SHEET / NO MORE STIMULUS."

June 2026 Review by John Kvale

  • John Kvale CFA, CFP
  • July 1, 2026
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