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Issue #562 • August, 10 2026

Greetings ,

Yesterday, I attempted to record MKOM on two occasions, as the recording software malfunctioned during the first session. The same issue occurred during the second attempt. Each session exceeded one hour, as I was progressing through the new “Golden Years” presentation.

Although I briefly considered a third recording attempt, I instead reflected on whether to proceed at all.

I have maintained a variation of MKOM, together with this newsletter, for more than thirty-five years. Despite the substantial time and effort I devote to both each week, I receive limited feedback and no financial compensation for either.

I therefore request your input. Are you deriving any benefit from MKOM and/or this newsletter? Please reply and share your perspective. I will reach a decision on Friday regarding whether to continue both.


This Week's Pro-Tip

4 market insights Capital Group shared with Congress

Last week Capital Group Vice Chair Jody Jonsson appeared before the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and covered four key areas:

  1. Investor choice is essential
  2. Cheaper is not necessarily safer
  3. Active management supports healthy capital markets
  4. Financial advice remains critical to investor success

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Last Week's Quiz

Which one of the following retirement 'risks' is only an issue during the WITHDRAWAL phase (and not an issue during the accumulation phase)?
  1. Volatility
  2. Inflation
  3. Longevity
  4. Loss of principal

Answer = Choice 1: Volatility


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Michael Paulding Thomas
Securities Principal & Advisor Development

Over three decades of training part-time and full-time financial advisors. Developed 2 $200k-earners, 10 $100k-earners, 15 part-time $50k-earners and built a $1.6M revenue sales force.