Is the "Safe" Part of Your Portfolio Actually Safe?

Randy Hux

Published on: 08/10/2026

Is the conservative side of your portfolio still working for you? See how interest rate risk and annual tax drag can erode bonds, and how fixed indexed annuities compare.

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Hux Market Update for the Week of Sept 21-25, 2026

Hux Team

Published on: 22/09/2026

The Fed hiked rates for the first time in three years, sending the 10-year Treasury above 5%. Here's what moved markets last week and what's ahead as the Fed eyes another October hike.

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Hux Market Update for the Week of Sept 14-18, 2026

Hux Team

Published on: 15/09/2026

The Fed's rate decision lands Wednesday amid sticky inflation and a resilient job market. Here's why one FOMC meeting shouldn't change a well-built plan.

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Understanding IUL Returns and Index Options: A Plain-English Guide

Hux Team

Published on: 15/07/2026

Indexed universal life (IUL) explained: how the 0% floor, caps, participation rates, and volatility-controlled index options shape what your policy earns.

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