It has been a busy first quarter of 2026. Between geopolitical headlines, shifting market leadership and oil prices back in the news, it’s understandable that many investors feel like we’re in chaotic times and unfamiliar territory. The reality is we’ve seen environments like this before. They may feel new at the moment, but they’re notRead more
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For 25 years, Anchor Investment Management, LLC has grown alongside those who have relied on our firm to help manage their financial lives. Reflecting on this milestone brings both gratitude and a reminder that the most meaningful progress is often built over years of service. Service to the community, service to our clients and serviceRead more
Something unusual is happening in corporate America: the U.S. government is buying in. Not as a bailout lender or crisis manager, but as a strategic investor. Washington has started taking ownership stakes in companies tied to semiconductors, rare earth minerals, and steel — industries that sit at the heart of what many are calling theRead more
What Today’s Real Estate Trends Say About the American Consumer At first glance, the United States consumer looks remarkably healthy. Unemployment is low. Spending is strong. And many Americans are sitting on impressive gains in both their investment portfolios and their homes. But dig a little deeper, and you will find a story of twoRead more
Staying the Course Pays Off There is a saying in our business that “the stock market is the only market in the world that when everything goes on sale, everyone runs for the doors.” The saying speaks to the natural reaction that many people have to turmoil in the markets. At Anchor Investment Management, weRead more
Tariffs Aren’t New — But They’re Back in the Spotlight Tariffs have been around for centuries. They’ve long been used as tools of geopolitics, and today, they’re once again taking center stage in economic and investment discussions. As we look ahead, tariffs are likely to play a bigger role in the global economy—and in yourRead more
A Fundamental Misunderstanding of Risk When it comes to investing, most people’s definition of risk is “How much can I lose in the short term?” While it’s understandable, it’s the wrong way to think about investing and causes the average investor to be too conservative. An investor that tries not to lose in the shortRead more
How High Commissions Can Impact Your Retirement Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds can be a wonderful tool to build diversified portfolios. Put simply, a fund company pools money from multiple investors, and buys stocks, bonds, and other investments with that money and the investors share in the profits or losses from those investments. TheRead more
There are many different factors you should consider when choosing a financial and investment advisor. Perhaps the most important factor, however, is one that many people are unaware of: whether or not their advisor is legally obligated to make investment decisions that are in their best interest. This legal obligation is referred to as aRead more
As a busy professional or executive, you’re building assets throughout your peak earning years, saving and investing not only for retirement but for your family’s future needs. Aging parents, growing kids, and the pressure of a demanding work schedule can leave you feeling stressed and uncertain about your financial future. We work with you onRead more
