5 Steps to Becoming a Wise Health Care Consumer

February is Wise Health Care Consumer Month, designed to help consumers understand more about their health care costs and options. But with about one in four emergency room (ER) visits deemed unnecessary, the improper use of health care resources can add up to billions in wasted dollars each year.1 Many consumers may not even know they […]

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Home-Health-Care Factors for You to Consider

Are you thinking about home health care as a solution to providing help with daily activities such as bathing, meal preparation, and housekeeping? Many older individuals benefit from receiving assistance in the comfort of their own homes, allowing them to maintain their independence longer. But, before you agree to at-home care, carefully consider all the […]

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Markets End the Week Lower Amid Inflation Concerns

U.S. and International Equities U.S. Markets Higher The major equity markets finished the week lower, failing to extend the rebound which started two Fridays prior, after the averages closed lower for the first three weeks of the New Year.  Following the early year sell-off that saw inflation, higher interest rates, and tighter Federal Reserve (Fed) […]

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U.S. Markets Rebound After Three Weeks of Lower Closes

U.S. and International Equities U.S. Markets Higher The major equity markets finished the week higher even as inflation, higher interest rates, and tighter Federal Reserve (Fed) policy remained on investors’ minds. Investors scooped up beaten-down names at the end of the day Friday to lift the averages. While S&P 500 Index companies have mostly delivered […]

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The Newlywed’s Guide to Financial Planning

Getting married may mean not only having a partner in life but having a partner on the journey toward your financial goals. But because financial compatibility may be a key to a lasting marriage, it’s important to have some deep (and sometimes tough) conversations after marriage to ensure that you and your new spouse are […]

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