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Here is what you need to know. Provided by Brower Financial Group Financially, many of us associate the spring with taxes – but we should also associate December with important Individual Retirement Account (IRA) deadlines. This year, like 2022, will see a few changes...

In this month’s recap: Stocks struggled in December on renewed recession fears. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, January 2023 U.S. Markets Stocks were under pressure in December on renewed recession fears and concerns that the Fed may keep...

In this month’s recap: Stocks surge higher as Fed Chair Powell confirms the Fed is prepared to ease up on future interest rate hikes. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, December 2022 U.S. Markets Stocks surged higher in November on rising...

Near-record levels. Provided by Brower Financial Group The Internal Revenue Service has released new limits for the coming year. After months of high inflation and financial uncertainty, some of these cost-of-living-based adjustments have reached near-record levels....

In this month’s recap: Stocks posted big gains in October as “old economy” names reported solid earnings while mega-cap techs struggled. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, November 2022 U.S. Markets Stocks posted big gains in October,...

The notion that we separate from work in our sixties may have to go. Provided by Brower Financial Group An executive transitions into a consulting role at age 62 and stops working altogether at 65; then, he becomes a buyer for a church network at 69. A corporate IT...

In this month’s recap: Stocks dropped as rising bond yields, and recession fears pushed investors to the sidelines. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, October 2022 U.S. Markets Stocks trended lower in September as investors retreated in the...

Here are some things you might consider before saying goodbye to 2022. Provided by Brower Financial Group What has changed for you in 2022? This year has been as complicated as learning a new dance for some. Did you start a new job or leave a job behind? That's one...

In this month’s recap: Stocks dropped on renewed fears of higher rates and economic weakening, coupled with some tough talk by the Fed chair.   Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, September 2022 U.S. Markets Renewed fears of higher rates and...

Where do those accounts and policies end up? Provided by Brower Financial Group Some accounts have no designated beneficiary. Rarely, the same thing occurs with insurance policies. This is usually an oversight. In exceptional circumstances, it is a choice. What...

In this month’s recap: Stocks surge on receding inflation and recession worries, and better-than-expected second-quarter earnings. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, August 2022 U.S. Markets Stocks posted big numbers in July, erasing some of...

Understanding mandatory retirement account withdrawals. Provided by Brower Financial Group If you are approaching your seventies, get ready for required minimum distributions. You may soon have to take RMDs, as they are called, from one or more of your retirement...