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Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know
Many Americans, through circumstances beyond their control, find themselves needing to retire earlier than anticipated. Whatever the circumstances, it’s difficult not to feel wrongfooted and hurried by the situation. However, it’s important to get yourself back on...
September 4, 2023
Weekly Market Insights: September Stocks Open In Positive Territory Presented by Hershey Financial Group, LLC Falling bond yields–spurred by weak economic data–helped lift stocks to weekly gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.43%, while the Standard...
The Power of the Consumer
A confident consumer can be a powerful ally in an economy. But when the consumer starts to have questions, we can measure consumer confidence in everything from retail sales to home buying to the personal savings rate. In recent months, consumer confidence has been...
August 28, 2023
Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Retreat; Powell Talk Goes Hawk Presented by Hershey Financial Group, LLC Stocks fluctuated last week, jostled by fitful bond yields and headline news, before ending strongly following Fed Chair Powell’s comments on the monetary outlook....
Wise Decisions with Retirement in Mind
Certain financial & lifestyle choices may lead you toward a better future. Provided by Kristin Hershey Some retirees succeed at realizing the life they want; others don’t. Fate aside, it isn’t merely a matter of investment decisions that makes the difference....
August 21, 2023
Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Weather Summer Storm Of News And Indicators Presented by Hershey Financial Group, LLC Stocks extended their August declines last week as higher yields and weak economic data out of China soured investor sentiment. The Dow Jones...
College Funding Choices
Explore the different ways you can help finance the costs of higher education. Provided by Kristin Hershey How can you help cover your child’s future college costs? Saving early (and often) may be key for most families. Here are some college savings vehicles to...
August 14, 2023
Weekly Market Insights: Summertime Blues For The Markets Presented by Hershey Financial Group, LLC Positive inflation data failed to lift stocks from their August doldrums last week as economic data and a ratings downgrade soured investor sentiment. The Dow Jones...
Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes
How do you picture your future? Some see retirement as a time to start a new career. Others see it as a time to travel. Still others plan to spend more time with family and friends. With that in mind, here are some things to consider. What do you absolutely need to...
August 7, 2023
Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Raise White Flag To Bad News Presented by Hershey Financial Group, LLC Stocks retreated last week as bond yields increased following the Treasury's announcement indicating “a larger-than-expected funding need” and a downgrade in the...