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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 the Nasdaq Composite added 3.90...
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 floatation device (or a...
Social Security Announces 8.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2023
Social Security Announces 8.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2023 Now is a good time to review your financial planning for retirement. Read below to see what the increase means for your retirement plans. Got questions? Talk to an Encore Financial Group representative....
September 2022 Monthly Economic Update
U.S. Markets Renewed fears of higher rates and economic weakening, coupled with a tough talk by Fed Chair Jerome Powell and other Fed officials, sent stocks lower in August. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 4.06 percent whereas the Standard & Poor’s 500...