Quit Saying “I’m Broke”: How to Stop Unnecessary Spending

Saving money can be hard. It often feels like your paycheck goes in your bank account and a minute later it’s gone. Between bills and unexpected life moments, it always seems you’re left saying “I’m broke.”   Let’s fix that.   1) Use cash, not a card. Using a credit or debit card can be a convenient alternative to paying with cash. […]

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Tax Prep Checklist: Everything You Need to Be Ready for Tax Season

Regardless of whether you prepare your taxes yourself or use a professional’s services, it’s a good idea to gather the information and documentation you need well in advance of your actual tax filing date. Below, we’ve listed some key information you need when preparing this year’s taxes. Your Personal Information The personal information you may […]

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Markets End The Year On A Strong Note

U.S. and International Equities Major Markets in the Green The major equity markets finished the week higher, as the Santa Claus rally continued to take hold even amid concerns about the Omicron variant’s effects on the economy. Nevertheless, the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) hawkish stance on inflation continues to weigh on investor’s minds. Real estate enjoyed […]

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Markets March Higher Despite Omicron

U.S. and International Equities Major Markets higher The major equity markets finished the week higher, as the Santa Claus rally took hold even amid concerns about the Omicron variant’s effects on the economy. The growth style paced the market’s gains, with particular strength in the consumer discretionary and technology sectors that powered the Nasdaq Composite […]

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MARKETS SELLOFF AMID FED POLICY

U.S. and International Equities Major Markets Lower The major equity markets finished the week lower, reversing some of last week’s gains on the back of this week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The Federal Reserve (Fed) took a hawkish stance on both inflation and thus interest rates. Growth sectors (information technology and consumer discretionary) […]

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