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June 24th, 2024
Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Rise Modestly Over Short Trading Week Presented by Hershey Financial Group, LLC Stocks edged higher over the four trading days last week, with the three major averages taking turns leading based on various economic and artificial...
June 17th, 2024
Weekly Market Insights: Market Enjoys Gains, Reacting To Major Reports Presented by Hershey Financial Group, LLC Stocks notched a solid gain last week, driven by the Fed’s decision, May's inflation report, and Apple’s AI-related news. The Standard & Poor’s 500...
Mortgages In Retirement
Mortgages in Retirement Anyone who has gone through the process of mapping out their retirement knows there can be a lot to keep in mind. Saving, investing, anticipating medical costs, and making sure you have enough tucked away for years to come is just the start....
June 10, 2024
Weekly Market Insights: Solid Week Despite Mixed Reports Presented by Hershey Financial Group, LLC Stocks rose last week despite conflicting stories from economic reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 0.29 percent while the Standard & Poor’s 500...
Traditional Vs. Roth IRA
Traditional vs. Roth IRA Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), which were created in 1974, are owned by roughly 41 million U.S. households. And Roth IRAs, created as part of the Taxpayer Relief Act in 1997, are owned by nearly 32 million households.1 Both...
June 3, 2024
Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Sag On Downbeat Economic Indicators Presented by Hershey Financial Group, LLC Stocks edged lower in the final week of May as fresh news on economic growth and inflation failed to inspire investors. Stocks Slide Markets shrugged off news...
Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs)
Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) Suppose your financial objectives include income and leaving a legacy for your heirs. In that case, it's essential to work with a financial professional familiar with your many options, including older tools. You don't need to...
May 27, 2024
Weekly Market Insights: AI Rules Big Week For Tech Stocks Presented by Hershey Financial Group, LLC Last week's stock performance was mixed, following investors' reaction to the Fed's May meeting minutes, while a handful of mega-cap tech companies created a buzz with...
Choices For Your 401(K) At A Former Employer
Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer One of the common threads of a mobile workforce is that many individuals who leave their job are faced with a decision about what to do with their 401(k) account.¹ Individuals have four choices with the 401(k) account they...
May 20, 2024
Weekly Market Insights: Investors Anticipate Fed Rate Change Presented by Hershey Financial Group, LLC Stocks notched a solid gain last week in a mega-cap, tech-led rally bolstered by positive inflation news. Dow 40,000 The week began quietly as market averages traded...