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Why the Drop in Inflation Was Such a Big Deal

Gayle M. Jendzejec ChFC CLU CASL CTS CFS RFC LUTCF

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Inflation is tricky, and people can have different experiences with rising prices depending on their spending habits.

Why the Fed Can't Figure Out the Jobs Market

Gayle M. Jendzejec ChFC CLU CASL CTS CFS RFC LUTCF

Monday, July 10, 2023

In explaining why the Fed may boost interest rates again in 2023, Fed Chair Powell said, “What’s really driving it … is a very strong labor market.”

Weekly Market Insights: Economy Continues Upward Trend

Gayle M. Jendzejec ChFC CLU CASL CTS CFS RFC LUTCF

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Investors shrugged off weekend news of a short-lived insurrection in Russia and calls later in the week for more restrictive monetary policies from global central bankers.

Bull Market Leaving Some Behind

Gayle M. Jendzejec ChFC CLU CASL CTS CFS RFC LUTCF

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

When you time the markets, you have to be right twice – first when getting out and second when getting back in.

On June 19, 1865, nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to proclaim the freedom of all enslaved individuals

Now that the debt ceiling negotiations are behind us and President Biden has signed the measure, what will Wall Street's wandering eye focus on next?

Stocks were weighed down for much of the week by stumbling debt ceiling negotiations, which appeared to reach an impasse at one point. Technology stocks, which have led the market this year, were under pressure.

Would it surprise you to hear that investors have moved past worrying about inflation? They have, at least for now. Wall Street has shifted its attention to Washington’s budget negotiations.

Investors are cautious even thought the S&P 500 is basically unchanged during the past year. They've pulled more cash to the sidelines in 2023.

Each year more people think about Earth Day and how they might contribute to the effort of protecting our planet.

Certain retirement and investment strategies are critical to the well being of your family. Sometimes the conversations are the most difficult part.

Watching the news cycle isn't healthy for your portfolio. Some good news here and some bad news there, and you might start to rethink a well-constructed investment strategy.

Yellen subsequently testified that the Treasury was not working on any blanket insurance for bank deposits and by the Fed’s warning that banking turmoil could shrink lending access — the volatile week ended with sharp intraday price swings,

Many investors may be tempted to react in the wake of both the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank's financial troubles. After all, the unprecedented events of last week would test the mettle of even the most seasoned investor.

March is Women's History Month, a time to recognize the remarkable contributions of women throughout history.

This isn't the first time we as a nation have had to hear about the Debt Ceiling. Do we know what it means and how it can impact us?

It seems like only a few months ago, European economies appeared to be wrestling with several serious issues, including the Ukraine war, supply chain disruptions, and red-hot inflation.

Fed Chair Powell began his post-meeting Q&A session saying something almost no one expected to hear, “...the disinflationary process has started.”

People are quick to remind me that stocks are off to a good start in 2023, inflation appears to be trending lower, and the economy was strong in Q4. All true. But it takes more than a few good weeks and a couple of solid economic reports to

Being careful with your personal data means more than just shredding your documents. Help protect against identity theft with these common sense actions.

Creating a diverse investment portfolio is the best way to ensure your savings stay ahead of inflation. If you already have investments, make a new year’s resolution to review your investments and see if you are on the right track.

This article intends to give you a broad overview of SECURE 2.0. It's not intended as a substitute for real-life advice. Remember that just because retirement rules have changed does not mean that adjusting your current strategy is appropri

Check out this free educational webinar series for important information on why taxes are different in retirement.

An 8.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment will begin with benefits payable to more than 65 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2023.

The specific approaches for your overall financial management should be shared with appropriate family members while everyone is together for the holidays

Have you enrolled in Medicare, or are you considering it? If so, you should know that anyone who receives Medicare is eligible to receive Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.

If you have a lot of family members, or even if you have quite a few friends, you may feel inclined to go all out on holiday shopping because you don't want to exclude anyone. Be careful with your generosity.

Like most people, your initial understanding of Social Security probably came from word of mouth or things you watched on the news. Social Security can be complex and confusing with many stipulations

The IRS offers “Catch-Up Contributions” as a way to save a bit extra each year. Starting at age 50 you can contribute an extra $6,500 a year to many workplace retirement plans.

Hawkish comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, following the announcement of another 75 basis points interest rate hike last week, cast a pall over financial markets, sending yields higher and stocks lower.The Dow Jones Industrial...

Retail investors often do the wrong thing at the wrong time. But this year, they have been mostly correct in their bearish view.

After months of high inflation and financial uncertainty, the IRA has released some cost-of-living-based adjustments have reached near-record levels.

Coordinate Social Security benefits with your overall retirement planning. Know how to maximize your Social Security benefit to potentially maximize your retirement income.

Not planning for your finances during a divorce can add to the stress

This year saw five interest rate increases in seven months — making it the quickest tightening cycle in modern history.

The Feds monetary policy of raising interest rates to slow inflation without triggering a recession has created a lot of uncertainty.

It isn’t surprising that the overwhelming majority of individuals who work with a financial advisor feel confident that the investment is well worth the money.

There are still quite a few questions to be answered, but here are some key points to know about the White House student loan forgiveness program

Be prepared to roll with an uptick in stock market volatility, and don’t let seasonal trading influence your overall strategy.

These days, an encouraging word can feel like a relief. Here are a few positive stories I’ve noticed lately – like an “everything bagel” sprinkled with good news.I saw a recent report in The Guardian about the...

The Federal Reserve’s recent attempt to tame inflation has resulted in a sharp decline in bond prices. In this article we investigate why bond prices fall.

High Inflation, the war in Ukraine, rising mortgage rates and falling portfolio values have all impacted consumer sentiment, but there are some reasons the US economic outlook may be brighter than some suspect.

Join us as we unearth the history of bear and bull markets. You'll see there is no reason to panic.

In our 2nd of 4 part-look at this bear market, again we are turning to AssetMark, Inc and posting an article about the Worst Years for U.S. Stocks

We review the history of bear markets to understand the potential good and bad news for investors once the market has crossed the dreaded threshold.

Should Baby Boomers Look to Roth IRA Conversions During The Market Slide?

Gayle M. Jendzejec ChFC CLU CFS CASL LUTCF

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

I'm the TaxmanMost Baby Boomers will recognize the cutting lyrics to the Beatles song Taxman. "If you drive a car, I'll tax the street. If you try to sit, I'll tax your seat. If it gets too cold, I'll tax the heat. If you...

Heartbroken

Gayle M. Jendzejec ChFC CLU CFS CASL LUTCF

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

You need to stop, look around, breathe and be present always to those who you love and care about.

I'm Young. Why Do I need Life Insurance?

Gayle M. Jendzejec ChFC CLU CFS CASL LUTCF

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Younger generations look to life insurance to protect what they've earned

The war in Ukraine. Fed’s shift to inflation-fighting mode. Chronic volatility in equity markets. China real estate showing signs of stress. Get ready to buckle your seat belt as we dissect converging economic forces from Q1 2022.