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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...
Investor Sentiment Is Shifting
This year, markets have experienced an odd phenomenon. Provided by Kristin Hershey A recent survey shows that 63% of investors are more interested in protecting their financial assets and planning for uncertainty in the future than anything else.1 There are...
July 31, 2023
Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Jump After Inflation Gauge Cools Presented by Hershey Financial Group, LLC A Friday surge pushed stocks solidly into positive territory last week, ignited by cooling in an inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve. The Dow...