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Covid-19 Vaccine Development Is Moving the Market in a Big Way

Covid-19 Vaccine Development Is Moving the Market in a Big Way

Stocks soared recently after Pfizer announced in a press release that its experimental Covid-19 vaccine candidate could be over 90% effective in preventing the virus. (This was later updated to 95%.) While it has yet to receive FDA… more

How to Prep Your Estate Planning Strategy Now if Biden’s Proposal Becomes Law

How to Prep Your Estate Planning Strategy Now if Biden’s Proposal Becomes Law

For better or worse, presidential elections have a way of impacting our financial lives. We’re on the home stretch of this election cycle, but questions and concerns are already swirling over the financial implications of either outcome, regardless… more

How Biden’s Tax Plan Could Impact Your Finances

How Biden’s Tax Plan Could Impact Your Finances

The presidential election is right around the corner, and millions of Americans have already cast their votes. It’s impossible to predict who will come out on top, although former Vice President Joe Biden has been leading in recent… more

How the Upcoming Election Could Impact Your Investment Portfolio

How the Upcoming Election Could Impact Your Investment Portfolio

The stock market and the economy have both had a crazy year, thanks to an unprecedented global pandemic. Many investors have been understandably shaken—2020 has had no shortage of uncertainty and confusion. But for the most part, the… more

Why the Market Is Up While the Economy Is Down

Why the Market Is Up While the Economy Is Down

Despite all the economic uncertainty of the moment, August shaped up to be a phenomenal month for the stock market. As of August 28th, the S&P 500 was up 7.2 percent. That’s great news for investors, but many… more

Getting Your Retirement Back on Track During the Pandemic

Getting Your Retirement Back on Track During the Pandemic

There’s a good chance your retirement plan looks different today than it did at the beginning of the year, thanks to the pandemic. Take heart in knowing you’re not alone. Fifty-eight percent of Americans say their retirement plans… more

Do You Still Need That Life Insurance Policy?

Do You Still Need That Life Insurance Policy?

Life insurance is one of those things you pay for but hope to never actually use. It’s designed to financially protect your family should the unthinkable happen to you. This, of course, requires shelling out a premium—but would… more

Is Now a Good Time to Invest?

Is Now a Good Time to Invest?

It’s no secret that the stock market has had a wild ride over the last couple of months as the coronavirus pandemic runs its course. Despite the economic slowdown, our country is gradually moving in the right direction… more

This May Be the Best Time to Open a Health Savings Account

This May Be the Best Time to Open a Health Savings Account

If you’ve thought about opening a tax-advantaged health savings account (HSA), but needed a little more motivation, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act contains significant updates you should know about. With all the talk about… more