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Markets Rise Thanks to Upbeat Indicators

2024-08-19T09:12:53-05:00August 19, 2024|Categories: Weekly Update|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Weekly Update

Week of August 19th, 2024
By Christopher T. Much, CFP®, AIF®

Stocks posted solid gains last week, buoyed by robust economic data and constructive comments from Fed officials.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 3.93 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 5.29 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged a bit, picking up 2.94 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, powered ahead by 4.31 percent.

Upbeat Economic News
Three critical economic data points gave investors what they were looking for: wholesale inflation, consumer prices, and retail sales.

Both the Producer Price Index and the Consumer Price Index rose less than expected in July, reinforcing a picture of cooling inflation. The July retail sales report on Thursday was stronger than expected, which added more fuel to the week-long rally.

Market action slowed down on the week’s final trading day, with positive consumer sentiment gains countered only by a …

The Great Resignation

2022-03-07T22:27:35-06:00March 6, 2022|Categories: Resource Center, Weekly Update|Tags: , , , , |

The Great Resignation

The Great Resignation — a popular phrase referring to the roughly 33 million Americans who have resigned since the spring of 2021 — is far more than just a movement of people quitting their jobs. It’s a shift in the mindset of primarily Millennial and Generation Z workers, who are fed-up and looking for a change.
In our latest article, we take a look at the phenomenon that is The Great Resignation and unpack why people are resigning and how companies are addressing this unprecedented labor market issue. Download the article here.
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Money Tips for Better Relationships

2021-06-07T23:17:49-05:00May 26, 2021|Categories: Resource Center, Weekly Update|Tags: , , , , |

Money Tips for Better Relationships

Research suggests that 70% of married millennial couples argue about financial decisions. However, when couples work together to address their finances, they may be able to mitigate many of the problems money may cause in a marriage. Grab a copy of our new resource for 10 money tips to build better relationships. https://bit.ly/2RCJOtt

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9 Crucial Steps to Ensure You’re Prepared for Retirement

2021-05-14T17:51:32-05:00March 26, 2021|Categories: Resource Center, Weekly Update|Tags: , , , |

9 Crucial Steps to Ensure You’re Prepared for Retirement

How do you envision your retirement? The answers to that question are very different and very personal for all of us. To help you prepare and decide how you want to live in your second act, you’ll need to cross some important items off your to-do list. Grab a copy of our handy checklist – organized the way we like to work with our clients – to help you visualize how far you’ve come and where you want to go. https://bit.ly/2Pm7S21

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Insurance Golden Years

2021-02-18T10:07:13-06:00February 18, 2021|Categories: Resource Center|Tags: , |

Insurance Golden Years

As you approach retirement, preserving your assets requires more than a thoughtful investment strategy. You may also need insurance to protect you against an array of financial risks, especially health care. Grab a copy of our new article in our insurance series. https://bit.ly/3jSB3F7

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