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Monthly Economic Update: February 2022
In this month’s recap: Stocks fell as rising bond yields, elevated inflation, and a hawkish-sounding Fed took turns rattling investor confidence. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, February 2022 U.S. Markets Rising yields, elevated inflation,...
Retirement Preparation Mistakes
Why are they made again and again? Provided by Brower Financial Group Much is out there about the classic financial mistakes that plague start-ups, family businesses, corporations, and charities. Aside from these blunders, some classic financial missteps plague...
Outlook for 2022
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...
Monthly Economic Update: December, 2021
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...
2022 Contribution Limits
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...
Wise Decisions with Retirement in Mind
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...
Cash Alternatives for Charitable Giving
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...
Retirement In Sight: October, 2021
Monthly News and Information for Current and Future Retirees Presented by Brower Financial Group - OCTOBER 2021 QUOTE OF THE MONTH “The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been.” MADELEINE L'ENGLE ROBOCALLS, ROBOTEXTS:...
Are My Taxes Going to Change?
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...
The September Effect
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,...
The Wall of Worry
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...
A Roaring Start to Earnings Season
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...