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January 3, 2023
Erratic Holiday Trading Leaves Stocks In Doldrums Presented by Hershey Financial Group, LLC In a holiday-shortened week, erratic trading left stocks marginally down for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.17%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 slipped...
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December 19, 2022
Recession Concerns, Fed Talk Keep Stocks Cold Presented by Hershey Financial Group, LLC Hawkish comments by the Fed and weak economic data heightened investors’ recession concerns and sent stocks lower last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.66%, while...
And the Executor Is
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Warren Burger is famous for more than just his time on the bench. When he died in 1995, he left a 176-word will that gave no specific power to his executors. As a result, he reportedly cost his estate tens of thousands of dollars in...
December 12, 2022
Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Slide On Recession Concerns Presented by Hershey Financial Group, LLC Recession fears and concerns that the Fed may consider a longer rate-hike cycle sent stocks lower for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.77%, while...
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
The famous saying from Poor Richard’s Almanack is frequently misquoted. It was published by founder Benjamin Franklin in 1737: “A penny saved is two pence clear.” Finding ways to manage expenses is one of the cornerstones of a sound financial strategy. Here are some...
Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Of those aged 65 and older, 15 to 20 percent have mild cognitive impairment. People living with mild cognitive impairment are more likely to develop Alzheimers, and almost two-thirds of people currently living with Alzheimers are women.1 There are three basic forms of...
December 5, 2022
Weekly Market Insights: Easing On Rate Hikes And Job Numbers Cheer Markets Presented by Hershey Financial Group, LLC Stocks ended higher last week as investors navigated the crosscurrents of a potential easing in future rate hikes and continued strength in the labor...
3 Estate Challenges for Blended Families
Preparing your estate can be complicated, and if you’re a part of a blended family, estate decisions can be even more complex and nuanced. Blended families take on many forms, but typically consist of couples with children from previous relationships. Here are a few...
November 28, 2022
Weekly Market Insights: Fed Talks Turkey On Lower Rates, Boosting Markets Presented by Hershey Financial Group, LLC Growing optimism that the Fed may be ready to ease future interest rate hikes sent stocks higher in a quiet trading week. The Dow Jones Industrial...