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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...

In this month’s recap: Stocks fell as growing recession talk prompted investors to manage risk in their portfolios. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, July 2022 U.S. Markets Stock prices were lower in June as recession talk prompted investors...

In this month’s recap: A powerful late-month rally helped recoup losses from earlier in the month. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, June 2022 U.S. Markets Stocks were mixed in May as a powerful rally in the final week of trading helped...

Most people just invest for the future. You have a chance to do more. Provided by Brower Financial Group Across the country, people are saving for that “someday” called retirement. Someday, their careers will end. Someday, they may live off their savings or...

In this month’s recap: It was a challenging month for investors as losses in mega-cap tech companies spilled over to the broader market. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, May 2022 U.S. Markets April was a challenging month for investors as...

In this month’s recap: Stocks rallied as the Fed provided greater clarity on monetary policy, and investors became more upbeat about the economic outlook. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, April 2022 U.S. Markets Greater clarity on monetary...

Perception, hesitation, & poor decisions are factors. Provided by Brower Financial Group Why do some people let their potential for lifetime wealth slip away? Some people are better off economically at 30 or 40 than they are at 50 or 60. In some cases, fate deals...

In this month’s recap: Stocks dropped as escalating tensions in Eastern Europe upended the market. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, March 2022 U.S. Markets Escalating tensions in Eastern Europe upended markets in February, sending stocks...

Protect your family assets for future generations. Provided by Brower Financial Group   All too often, family wealth fails to last. One generation builds a business—or even a fortune— lost in the ensuing decades. Why does it happen, again and again? Often,...