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Turning Lemons into Lemonade

As the old adage directs, when you are dealt lemons, make lemonade.  It’s time to be opportunistic. We all know it has been a volatile year in the markets.  As 2022 draws to a close, we are in the process… Read More

12 Last-Minute Tax Tips for 2022

Act now to save money on 2022 taxes. Key takeaways Retirement savings plans such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s have a December 31 deadline for contributions through payroll deductions. If you itemize, consider charitable contributions and accelerating medical expenses…. Read More

New Year’s Financial Resolutions: Get Your Finances in Shape for 2022

Reshape your finances in the year ahead with these five resolutions. If you’re someone who likes to make resolutions on New Year’s Day, you already know how hard it is to stick to them. Here are five resolutions… Read More

Guide to Recessions: 9 Key Things You Need to Know

              You have likely heard the ‘R’ word several times recently. Many analysts, CEOs and investors believe the chances for a Recession next year are increasing. With all the chatter, now may… Read More

10 Tax Planning Tips for the End of the Year

  Tax planning between now and the end of the year can have a significant impact on how much tax you have to pay next April. Financial decisions you make between now and the end of the year… Read More

The Fleeting Free Lunch of an Inverted Yield Curve

Fixed Income is once again an attractive investment thanks to steep increases in the Federal Funds rates this year. Short term yields, however, have outpaced their longer-term counterparts, leading to what is know as an inverted yield curve…. Read More

Student of the Market

  Student of the Market (October 2022)

When will the Bear Market End?

  As stocks and bonds continue to tumble a week after the Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike, investors are understandably asking how long this painful bear market will persist.

Can Midterm Elections Move Markets? 5 Charts to Watch

        In a year when soaring inflation, the war in Ukraine and a bear market have commanded headlines, the U.S. midterm elections risked becoming an afterthought. But now the election is coming back into focus…. Read More

5 Ways HSAs Can Help With Your Retirement

See how HSAs can be a tax-efficient part of your retirement planning. Key takeaways HSAs offer a number of benefits beyond spending for the short-term, such as saving for longer-term qualified medical expenses, including those in retirement. Because… Read More