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A walk with a Greek … Kevin pulls the trigger … A 53 and 64 Friday?

Line graph showing the trends of WTI Crude Oil prices (CL1) in blue and Brent Crude Oil prices (CO1) in purple, alongside the Federal Funds Target Rate (FDTR) in orange from January 2023 to October 2026.

J.K. Financial, Inc. A Greek, A Kevin with a Hammer, A 53 & 64?

John Kvale CFA, CFP
September 18, 2026

Where International Tourist Spend the most … Last two Heavy post quick reviews …

J.K. Financial, Inc.

John Kvale CFA, CFP
September 16, 2026

Navier-Stokes Problem Solved – But how? … Creator of AI model resigns and issues warning … President Xi Jinping visits US September 23-25 …

Scientific 3D rendering of vortex dynamics and fluid motion on a clean white background. Inward Spiral: A dense, horizontal disk-like swirling vortex rendered in cyan and bright blue tendrils, labeled on the left as "inward spiral." Axial Stretching: A vertical column running through the core of the spiral along a central axis line, shown in copper/gold colored helical strands, labeled at the top right as "axial stretching." Overall Dynamics: Demonstrates the physical mechanism of fluid vortex stretching, where surrounding fluid spiraling inward accelerates along a central vertical axis.

J.K. Financial, Inc. Navier-Stokes - President Xi Jinping

John Kvale CFA, CFP
September 14, 2026

Strange Bedfellows – Crude/Interest Rates … Scott, Careful with challenges …. Friday

Koyfin multi-asset line chart tracking WTI Crude Oil, Brent Crude, and the 10-Year US Treasury yield from June 15 through mid-September. WTI Crude (CL1): Blue line, trading at $102.70 (+6.92%). Brent Crude (CO1): Purple line, trading at $108.07 (+6.77%). 10-Year Treasury Yield (US10Y): Orange line, trading at 4.973% (+2.66%). Trend: After bottoming in late June and experiencing mid-summer fluctuations, all three assets break into a sharp, simultaneous upward surge through late August and early September.

J.K. Financial, Inc. Strange Bedfellows - Challenging Wall Street

John Kvale CFA, CFP
September 11, 2026

Q3 ES Tax Payment Reminder for 2026 Due September 15th – Next Tuesday

Image of IRS Form 1040-ES Payment Voucher 3 for 2026 Estimated Tax payments. Key fields and details include: Header: Indicates Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, "2026 Estimated Tax," OMB No. 1545-0074. Due Date: Calendar year payment due Sept. 15, 2026. Instructions: Directs taxpayers to make checks or money orders payable to "United States Treasury" with SSN and "2026 Form 1040-ES" written on the check. Online Payment Prompt: Left margin promotes online payment at www.irs.gov/etpay ("Simple. Fast. Secure."). Form Fields: Blank input fields for payment amount, taxpayer name, Social Security Number, spouse info, address, and foreign address details.

J.K. Financial, Inc. ES Payment Reminder

John Kvale CFA, CFP
September 9, 2026

Revisiting the 4% Rule … A theory that 4% draws are ok … In light of recent new publications!

A high-resolution, professional financial blog splash image set inside a modern corporate office. In the foreground, a dark wooden executive desk features an angled widescreen curved monitor on the left displaying a orange-line stock chart titled "US 10-Year Treasury Yields" tracking multi-decade market cycles, labeled "Post-2008 Worry Era" and "Recent Regime". On the desk sit two digital tablets showing financial graphs, a paper notepad, documents, a pen, and a white coffee mug. Behind the desk in the center of the frame is a prominent glass whiteboard featuring black dry-erase text and diagrams. At the top, "THE 4% RULE: THEORY vs. REALITY" is written with "4% RULE" circled in orange. Below it, handwritten notes read "Is a 4% draw rate truly 'SAFE'?" and "Bengen's Theory, Poked & Prodded!" Annotations lead down to a comparison diagram titled "MYTH vs. FACT: PORTFOLIO GPS", illustrating a fluctuating dashed line labeled "Fixed 4% Withdrawal" alongside a steadily rising solid green line labeled "Active, Adaptable Plan". The background features a spacious financial trading floor with large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a city skyline, an overhead ticker display showing market data, and background office personnel working at computer workstations under soft, modern lighting.

J.K. Financial, Inc. 4% Theory/Rule revisited Our Manifesto

John Kvale CFA, CFP
September 4, 2026

Clients/Clients only: Email of Expired Instructions …. Cyber back at it with Medicare Breach …

J.K. Financial, Inc. Expired Instructions no action needed

John Kvale CFA, CFP
September 2, 2026

August 2026 Financial Planning and Capital Market Audio Video Podcast format Review … 30th Annual Party Reminder/Invite … Cash Purchase Reminders … Social Security Reminder to review … FIMA/Bessent/Warsh … By John Kvale CFA, CFP

Infographic for the August 2026 Financial Planning and Capital Market Update. The top banner announces the 30th Annual Holiday Party on Sunday, Nov 22nd at 1 PM. The left column features a video and podcast player displaying the August 2026 Update title and a professional portrait of John Kvale. The middle column outlines Financial Planning Tips: 1) Cash Purchase Reminder regarding homeowners and title insurance, 2) Social Security Reminder to confirm annual benefit records, and 3) Bottom Line advice on account recommendations. The right column highlights Capital Market Comments including Bessent interactions and FIMA, Operation Baby Twist ($10 billion vs. the 2011 twist), and the Jackson Hole update with FOMC Chair Kevin Warsh. The bottom includes links for Videopress and YouTube.

August 2026 Review by John Kvale

John Kvale CFA, CFP
August 31, 2026

Warsh on deck at Jackson Hole … Old term making a come back … Friday

Long-term historical line chart from Koyfin tracking US Treasury yields from before 1990 through August 2026. US10Y (10-Year Treasury yield): Shown in orange, trading at 4.674% (+2.1bp / +0.45%). US30Y (30-Year Treasury yield): Shown in purple, trading at 5.192% (+1.8bp / +0.35%). Macro Trend: Both yields exhibit a multi-decade downward trend from near 9–10% levels around 1990, hitting extreme historical lows around 2020 below 1%, before steeply rebounding into the 4.5%–5.2% range by 2026.

J.K. Financial, Inc. Warsh on deck at Jackson Hole Old term making a come back

John Kvale CFA, CFP
August 28, 2026

One of the most important yet forgotten items when paying cash for a new home!

An infographic vector illustration titled "Cash Purchase? Don't Forget!" designed with a clean white and blue layout with green and orange accents. The center features a hand receiving a house key above the phrase "You are the protector." On the left, an icon of a house under a protective umbrella displays the text "Homeowners Insurance: Protect Your Investment." On the right, an icon of a document with a magnifying glass and shield displays "Clear Title: Title Insurance is Essential." The bottom banner reads "Have a Great 'Homeowners and Clear Title Reminder' Day!"

Homeowners and Title Insurance importance when purchasing a new home

John Kvale CFA, CFP
August 26, 2026