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Next Gen Series: Starting a Family

Having a new addition to the family is life-changing, exciting and overwhelming. It is also another essential time to take a hard look at your financial goals and planning needs. Here are some of the things we recommend new parents should do to help prepare for this amazing added responsibility.

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Monthly Market Update for April 2019

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a review of the prior month’s market data, the state of the economy and the global financial markets. Global Economy: With optimism continuing to reign in April, investors bid risk assets higher and markets maintained the “great start to

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Next Gen Series: First Financial Steps as a Couple

Uniting in marriage also means the joining of financial futures. Suddenly, decision-making is done by a team of two. Often, spouses are not of the same mindset when it comes to how to spend, save and plan for their future. For instance, it isn’t unusual for one spouse to be

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Monthly Market Update for March 2019

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a review of the prior month’s market data, the state of the economy and the global financial markets. Global Economy: Under the cover of disappearing volatility, with the CBOE’s VIX index nearly 30% below its long-term average, the generalized

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A Primer on Inflation

After a series of financial crises early in the 20th century, there was a need for centralized control of the U.S. monetary system. The passage of the Federal Reserve Act on December 23, 1913 created our central banking system with three primary objectives: maximizing employment, stabilizing prices, and moderating long-term

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Next Gen Series: Rent or Buy?

When the question of owning a home versus renting arises for our adult children and grandchildren, we can pass along our knowledge as homeowners to help them figure out how ready or not they are. Discussion points to consider are: Determine if the young adult is ready for the added

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Monthly Market Update for February 2019

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a review of the prior month’s market data, the state of the economy and the global financial markets. Global Economy: Relative calm permeated the globe, sustaining the rally in risk assets throughout February. Ongoing trade discussions between the US

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Monthly Market Update for January 2019

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a review of the prior month’s market data, the state of the economy and the global financial markets. Global Economy: The New Year brought a new attitude toward risk assets, propelling the S&P 500 to its best January since

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Long-term Investing – It’s Not Always Easy

Background Formally defined by Merriam-Webster, an investment is “the outlay of money usually for income or profit.” Generally intended to meet financial objectives years into the future, the act of investing is consequently a long-term endeavor. Despite this fundamental understanding, investors of all levels of sophistication spend a great deal

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Monthly Market Update for December 2018

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a review of the prior month’s market data, the state of the economy and the global financial markets. Global Economy: Perhaps “Down-cember” would be a better name for the final month of 2018, as equity markets declined significantly, despite

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Next Gen Series: Employer Benefit Program Checklist

When your child or grandchild gets their first “real” job and begins to start their career, it’s an exciting time. For them, the world is at their fingertips and they are thrilled to launch into adulthood. As a parent, your instinct is to protect them. You want them well-prepared to

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