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Magnetic North Financial 3rd quarter review, and a quick look at the 850 Billion dollar sleeper company.
The third quarter was a productive step in the right direction. Â Tariffs, at least for now, have had little effect on inflation and...
Christopher Lakian
Oct 23 min read


Magnetic North Financial: Economic Catalyst is about to be unleashed.
For the first time in three years, a major economic tailwind is poised to emerge—potentially as early as September—and it’s coming from a...

Christopher Lakian
Aug 232 min read


Magnetic North Financial: Tariff Truce
The long-anticipated negotiations surrounding the "Big Three" tariffs have concluded—at least for now.  As we move into the aftermath of...

Christopher Lakian
Jul 312 min read


Magnetic North Financial: Inflation and OBBBA
Hello Friends, Â Â My CPA sent me the official guidebook for key tax provisions that will change due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Â ...

Christopher Lakian
Jul 151 min read


Magnetic North Financial: Consumer Warning
Dear Friends  Sorry for the second email.  There has been a rush of scam attacks on cellphones claiming you owe money to a DMV for an...

Christopher Lakian
Jun 171 min read


Magnetic North Summer Letter
Happy Summer  Every June, I look forward to beach time on Sullivans Island. It's the best!  Charleston has several beaches, but there...
Christopher Lakian
Jun 102 min read


Magnetic North Financial: Information for Retirees
To help with goals and safety in mind, Â we have listed several ideas to help manage your retirement that have nothing to do with the...

Christopher Lakian
Apr 232 min read


Magnetic North Financial Market Forecast April 2025
Over Christmas, my wife, Rachel, took a new Job at Marcus and Millichap, a global Commercial real estate firm in downtown Charleston. Â ...

Christopher Lakian
Apr 232 min read


Magnetic North Financial Insurance: Additional benefits for everyone.
Many may or may not know, but I have a life, long-term care, and annuity license. Â I have had one since 2004, and it's not a highly...

Christopher Lakian
Apr 112 min read


A mistake by the White House
1966,President Lydon Johnson retaliated in a protectionist move against German pickup trucks entering the United States. This retaliation...

Christopher Lakian
Apr 72 min read


Magnetic North Financial Review: Wreck it Ralph
In 2012, Â Disney produced an unimaginative and silly movie named after Donkey Kong, a video game in which the protagonist, a grotesque,...

Christopher Lakian
Mar 292 min read


Social Security Fairness Act
Dear Friends. Â Our outgoing president, Joe Biden, passed a very beneficial bill for millions of Americans. Â The Social Security...

Christopher Lakian
Feb 192 min read


Tariffs, budget cuts, better off playing Yahtzee!
The new administration is thirty days old, and I can't figure out what Trump administration wants to do while in office. The executive...

Christopher Lakian
Feb 192 min read


Important tax information for investors with Magnetic North Financial, llc.
Dear Friends  Please be aware that 2024 will produce two sets of tax documents.  One is from Charles Schwab and/or Fidelity, and one is...

Christopher Lakian
Jan 112 min read


Magnetic North Financial LLC, 2024 recap and 2025 outlook
My number one comment for 2024 isn't stocks: it's the deficit! Most Americans could overlook a number that doesn't affect daily bills or...

Christopher Lakian
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Magnetic North Financial: Goals for 2025
I hope you are all looking forward to some holiday family time. Â After the conference in November in Nashville, TN, I worked with...

Christopher Lakian
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Election reflection
Dear friends. It is irrelevant who I wanted to win because neither candidate had any substantive economic policy. But something needs to...

Christopher Lakian
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Magnetic North Financial Operational Update
I can't believe it's been six whole months since April 24th. Â Thank you for supporting this incredible adventure. Â I have a lengthy...

Christopher Lakian
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Elections again
Dear all, Â Inevitably, it is that time again. November 5th looms over us. Â We endure division and heated debate over the Presidential...

Christopher Lakian
Oct 31, 20242 min read


4th Quarter Preview 2024
Good Day to everyone. Â Please pray for those experiencing nearly insurmountable hardships and those who lost their lives and loved ones...

Christopher Lakian
Oct 4, 20242 min read
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