Constantino & Callender - The Wealth Consulting Group

09/01/2026

Second quarter earnings have been exceptional for the S&P 500 this year with strength reaching beyond the technology sector, a healthy indicator. The season wraps up this Friday. Here's a recap as well as profit forecasts.

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Second quarter earnings season has delivered exceptionally strong results, with S&P 500 earnings growth tracking above 50% year over year and nearly 20% even excluding the technology sector. Earnings strength has been broad-based across the market, while steadily rising profit forecasts point to con...

08/26/2026

Economic data is plentiful this week, but the excitement today is for the Paseo Verde Little League team in Henderson, Nevada. Today’s game against Iowa starts in less than an hour. Wishing the Paseo Verde team a win today and a special shout out to girl power in this year’s tournament!

For more than four decades, Girls with Game® have been making their mark on the biggest stage in Little League Baseball®. In 1984, Victoria Roche became the first girl to […]

08/21/2026

All eyes are on the bond market and the national debt hitting over $40 trillion this week. Can economic growth counter the debt? History tells us the national debt has doubled on average every 10 years since 2000, which leads to higher borrowing costs and fluctuation in bond yields. Here’s a look at both sides.

The gap between what economic growth can realistically deliver and what fiscal sustainability requires is too large to bridge without also addressing the structural imbalance between federal spending and revenues.

08/17/2026

🌞 Did you know schools in the South tend to start the school year the earliest? 🌞

📚 As the back-to-school season approaches, approximately 54.1 million K-12 students and 5.7 million teachers are gearing up to head back to classrooms this fall. 📚

🍎 Teachers are the largest group among the nearly 10 million individuals employed in the country's elementary and secondary schools, which also include principals, school bus monitors, teaching assistants, and janitors. 🚌👩‍🏫



Information from the U.S. Census Bureau

08/07/2026

Markets navigated mixed signals in July. Inflation eased, tech faced pressure, and energy surged. Meanwhile, Americans are planning record travel spending in 2026: \$1.37 trillion. What's shaping your household budget this summer?

Monthly Market Insights | August 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets Stocks were mixed in July as investors navigated a cross-current of news on the outlook for AI spending and Q2 corporate reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, adding 0.32 percent. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index edged down 0....

07/31/2026

Our top planning question of the week came from families establishing 529 plans…recent changes in rules make a compelling reason to have grandparents own 529 plans. For more, email us [email protected].



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One drawback of grandparent 529 plans is that they may affect finacial aid. Learn how FAFSA changes will eliminate the financial aid trap.

07/27/2026

There's plenty to watch this week including key economic data, the corporate earnings season hitting it's busiest stretch with over 750 companies reporting this week, and the meeting where all eyes are on the new Federal Reserve Chair. Here are key topics for the meeting outlined by one of our partners, LPL Financial.

LPL's Chief Economist Dr. Jeffrey Roach highlights three key market impacts of new Federal Reserve leadership, from AI-driven productivity to dollar strength.

07/22/2026

This week in history…July 20th marks the 57th anniversary of the first moon landing by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and the amazing team behind them. A timely reminder of what teamwork, commitment and ingenuity can accomplish. Here’s to the next exciting chapter in exploration and innovation.

Apollo 11 landed humans on the moon on July 20, 1969. Here is the date, the three-man crew, and what the moon landing did for science, navigation, and the calendar.

07/15/2026

While the quietly passed over the weekend, here’s the proposed legislation that could make an impact for those 65 and better. Here’s the question…if the capital gains tax exclusion doubled, would you move?🤔🏠

The latest capital gains tax relief proposal being floated on Capitol Hill would double the existing exclusion for eligible older homeowners.

07/09/2026

Markets posted solid second-quarter gains as investors responded to upbeat economic reports, continued diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and strong first-quarter corporate numbers. The S&P 500 rose 14.87%, the Nasdaq gained 21.41%, and the Dow picked up 12.90%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 6.37%. Looking ahead, markets may continue to react to Middle East updates, oil prices, inflation trends, and the pace of global commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. From U.S. home price growth to Canadian housing forecasts, this quarter’s by-the-numbers highlights the data behind one of North America’s most closely watched markets.

Quarterly Market Insights | July 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets Stocks saw solid gains in the second quarter, riding a wave of enthusiasm over upbeat economic reports, ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and strong first-quarter corporate numbers. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 14...