

Aspen Grove Notes - January 2026
Aspen Grove Asset Management Retirement Savings Update - 2026 Contribution Limits & Key Changes As we begin 2026, the IRS has released the latest inflation-adjusted contribution limits for retirement plans. These updates give investors more room to save while continuing the tax advantages that make retirement accounts a central part of long-term planning. Traditional & Roth IRA Limits For 2026, the IRA contribution limits are: Standard contribution (under age 50): $7,500 (


The Crouch Connection - December 2025
Aspen Grove Asset Management Taking Stock - And Setting the Stage for What's Next As the year draws to a close, the pace naturally slows and the focus begins to shift. The holiday season invites reflection — not just on markets and portfolios, but on family, milestones, challenges faced, and progress made. It’s a moment to step back from the constant flow of information and consider the bigger picture. This past year, like most before it, did not unfold in a straight line. He


IS AI FOR REAL? | Crouch Connection | October 2025
IS AI FOR REAL? It’s the question on everyone’s mind — from Wall Street to Main Street. The short answer is yes — but it’s also complicated . Like every great innovation wave before it — electricity, automobiles, the internet — artificial intelligence is transforming how we live and work, just not in a straight line. The early excitement has brought both legitimate breakthroughs and predictable exaggeration. Yet beneath the noise, something profound is taking root: a new la


HOW IS ALL THIS GOING TO TURN OUT? | Crouch Connection | May 2025
MAY 2025 HOW IS ALL THIS GOING TO TURN OUT? It’s been another month of wild headlines, shifting...


PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION MATTERS MORE THAN EVER | CROUCH CONNECTION | FEBRUARY 2025
FEBRUARY 2025 Portfolio Diversification Matters More Than Ever As we navigate the ever-changing market landscape, it's important to take...


STRONG DOLLAR & CHINA IMBALANCES | CROUCH CONNECTION| JAN, 2025 By Dave Crouch
STRONG DOLLAR & CHINA IMBALANCES Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, we want to take a moment to thank you for your trust and...


PLAYING CHESS INSTEAD OF CHECKERS | CROUCH CONNECTION| November 2024
“PLAYING CHESS INSTEAD OF CHECKERS” It’s been a while since our last newsletter, and I hope this note finds you enjoying your holiday....


HOW LONG CAN THIS RALLY LAST?! | CROUCH CONNECTION | MARCH 2024 "ADV"
HOW LONG CAN THIS RALLY LAST?! The financial media is in a frenzy over the recent market rally. With the S&P 500 now up over 25% over the...


WALL STREET GOT BURNED IN 2023 | CROUCH CONNECTION | JANUARY 2024 "ADV"
WALL STREET GOT BURNED IN 2023 Just one year ago almost all the strategists at Wall Street firms were forecasting a recession and a...





























