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It’s a new year, full of new possibilities for what may lie ahead. Provided by Brower Financial Group By any measure, 2021 was a strong year for investors. But what’s in store for 2022? From my perspective, I expect that many of the same forces that influenced markets...

In this month’s recap: Reports of a new COVID-19 variant blindsided markets as a wave of late selling erased the month’s earlier gains. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, December 2021 U.S. Markets Reports of a new COVID-19 variant in late...

Is it time to contribute more? Provided by Brower Financial Group 2022 Contribution Limits Preparing for retirement just got a little more financial wiggle room. This week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced new contribution limits for 2022. Staying put for...

Certain financial & lifestyle choices may lead you toward a better future. Provided by Brower Financial Group 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...

Thinking about donating? Think of these choices. Provided by Brower Financial Group The year is winding down, and you may be thinking of giving. In fact, you may want to explore the different ways in which you can donate to a charity or non-profit organization, apart...

Are My Taxes Going to Change? Wise investors take the “big picture” view. Provided by Brower Financial Group Most likely, you’ve heard what’s brewing in Washington, D.C., called by one of these names. The Build Back Better Act. Or the $3.5 trillion budget...

Investors ending their fiscal year can lead to some market weakness. Provided by Brower Financial Group The stock market notched its 7th straight month of gains in August, and the Standard & Poor's 500 index has set 53 new highs so far in 2021.1 During August,...

You've got plenty of choices these days. Provided by Brower Financial Group Have you ever heard the Wall Street expression, "markets climb a wall of worry?" It's the idea that financial markets are constantly on edge. Traders fret about how long a market rally can...

Favorable forecasts lead analysts to raise their projections for the year ahead. Provided by Brower Financial Group Corporate earnings season has begun, and the results are turning heads on Wall Street. Of the 120 companies in the S&P 500 index that reported...

The midpoint of the year is a great time to review your financial position. Provided by Brower Financial Group With June officially behind us, it’s time to face the facts: we’re headed toward the second half of 2021. While there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the...

As inflation climbs, the Fed reacts. Provided by Brower Financial Group At its June meeting, the Federal Reserve confirmed what many of us have suspected for some time: prices are rising. In fact, prices are climbing faster than many expected. In response, the Fed...