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Is the Bear Market Over?

Markets have rallied off the bottom causing investors to ask, “Is the 2022 bear market over?” We look at what’s happening with the economy and what the bond market is telling us about a potential recession. Then we dive into different types of bear markets and give our perspective on what to do if the current bear market has further to run.

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Inflation and Back To School Shopping [Video]

This school year, you might find that inflation and back to school shopping are a package deal. Shop smart this fall with our checklist!

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AbbVie Retirement Choice

AbbVie Retirement Income Choice for Employees

AbbVie’s Retirement Income Choice window is open! Employees must choose whether they’ll stay on their old plan or move to a new plan. Deadline is August 26, 2022!

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To Pay Down Or Save? A Question Of Net Worth [Video]

People ask: Should I pay off a loan or should I save money? This really becomes a question of net worth. Let’s discuss what net worth is…

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Will we get relief from inflation

Will We Get Relief From Inflation

Inflation is on fire with prices going up everywhere. Is there any relief from inflation on the horizon? In this month’s newsletter we look ahead to the rest of 2022 and speculate that we may have a brief respite from inflation.

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Market Bottom

How and Why Markets Bottom

Stocks are officially in a bear market. What does that mean and more importantly, when will markets bottom? Our topic this week is the anatomy of a bear market, specifically looking at how and why markets bottom. We’re reminded that there’s a price for everything, which puts a floor under the value of many stocks.

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Q2 Newsletter 2022

Financial Planning & Investment Newsletter

Second Quarter 2022 Financial Planning & Investment Newsletter | Will We Get Relief From Inflation? | Tax Season Review | and more!

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Tax Season Review

Tax Season Review

The 2021 tax season is officially behind us! Over the past few years there have been unusual factors making tax preparation and planning more challenging than ever.

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Consolidate Old Retirement Accounts When It Makes Sense [Video]

Often when you switch jobs, you leave your old 401(k) savings with your old employers. We recommend you consolidate old retirement accounts.

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Summer Ideas For Kids [Video]

Summer Ideas For Kids [Video]

School’s out so what’s a kid to do? We want to help give you some different things to think about and include some summer ideas for kids. 

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Investing vs. Speculating… Are You Feeling Lucky? [Video]

Are you someone who likes to buy a lottery ticket, hoping yours is the winning number? Let’s compare investing vs. speculating.

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