Iran Gas Shock Forces Half of Americans to Cut Food and Medical Spending
July 18, 2026
TechTimes, July 18, 2026
CapWealth’s new whitepaper on the spreading affordability crisis is cited as supporting research in TechTimes, highlighting how elevated gas prices and record household debt are squeezing consumers beyond the lowest income brackets. The article references CapWealth’s analysis of Federal Reserve, FRBNY, and consumer survey data, which found that housing costs, debt burdens, and inflation are increasingly compressing discretionary cash flow for households earning $100,000+ annually.
Hallie Diamant of InvestmentNews cites CapWealth's white paper in a report on CNBC's survey showing deepening economic pessimism ahead of the midterms.
Jennifer Pagliara Horton of CapWealth sees clients using AI for financial advice as a chance to deepen engagement and clarify chatbot limitations, in Barron’s.
Legacy planning is about more than assets. Michael Vaught, CFP®, explains how to structure a plan that reflects your family’s values and long-term goals.
Hillary Stalker of CapWealth advises retirees on evaluating a major purchase and making sure a splurge doesn’t sacrifice other meaningful goals, in Kiplinger.
The financial trends to watch in 2026 bring real planning opportunities such as digital assets, estate law changes, cybersecurity, and charitable giving.
Tim Pagliara of CapWealth shares how retirees can outpace inflation by focusing on companies with strong cash flows and reliable dividend growth, in Barron’s.
CNBC Cures inspired Hillary to share her journey raising Ezzie, her daughter with rare spina bifida, and what it means for how she serves clients.
Rethinking market concentration in a new era of scale, where large-cap growth, AI investment, and index flows reshape diversification.
CapWealth’s Jennifer Horton says SpaceX’s IPO could reignite broader market listings, while cautioning rates may delay momentum, as featured in Money.com.
