by admin | Feb 10, 2026 | 2025, Newsletter Article, Q4, What Matters Most
by David Young, President Looking back, 2025 served as a reminder of the importance of staying invested. Markets started under pressure but ended stronger than many expected, with global stocks nearing record highs despite volatility and uncertainty. The path wasn’t...
by admin | Jan 9, 2026 | 2024, Federal Reserve, Newsletter Article
by David Young, President On September 18, 2024, the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 50 basis points — its first reduction since the pandemic. This pivot marked a shift from one of the most aggressive tightening cycles in decades. Fast forward to...
by admin | Jan 9, 2026 | 2025, New Law, Newsletter Article, Retirees
by KaNeil Menlove, VP Operations A Personal Note Hello again, Paragon family! I’m thrilled to be writing for our newsletter after what feels like the quickest twelve months on record. Over the past year I’ve met with many of you—whether in person, over Zoom, or on the...
by admin | Jan 9, 2026 | 2025, Newsletter Article, Q2
by David Young, President The first half of 2025 reminded us how quickly sentiment can shift—and why disciplined investing is so important. In March, the S&P 500 was down nearly 19% from its February high. Media outlets were predicting an imminent bear market, as...
