Jan 28, 2023 | Investing, News & Events
January 2023 Monthly Economic Update U.S. Markets Stocks were under pressure in December on renewed recession fears and concerns that the Fed may keep rates higher than markets anticipated. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 4.17 percent for the month, while the...
Dec 20, 2022 | Investing, News & Events
December 2022 Monthly Economic Update U.S. Markets Stocks surged higher in November on rising optimism that the Fed would slow down future interest rate hikes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 5.67 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index picked up...
Dec 12, 2022 | Health Insurance, News & Events
Linda Moline Achieves Marketplace Circle of Champions Recognition Linda Moline, insurance agent with Encore Financial Group, has been recognized by the Health Insurance Marketplace® as a member of the 2023 Marketplace Circle of Champions for helping consumers gain...
Dec 5, 2022 | Encore for Gifting, News & Events
Encore for Gifting to Cheboygan County Junior Golf Academy Encore Financial Group, a financial services firm serving Northern Michigan, gifted Cheboygan County Junior Golf Academy $1,000 through its charitable giving program “Encore for Gifting.” Each quarter the...
Nov 10, 2022 | News & Events
November 2022 Monthly Economic Update U.S. Markets Stocks posted big gains in October, propelled by better-than-expected corporate reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, gaining 13.95 percent. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index tacked on 7.99 percent, while...
Nov 8, 2022 | Financial Planning, News & Events, Retirement
How-To-Retire Checklist PREPARING YOUR STRATEGY FOR EXITING THE WORKPLACE AND ENTERING RETIREMENT Contributed BY ANNA FALLER | NOV. 5, 2022 | The Northern Express These days, retiring is no easy feat. In a sea of inflation and increased costs, those caught without a...