Regal Financial Group: Greater Philadelphia

With recent inflation, rising interest rates, and market declines, We want to invite you to a virtual economic update with Regal Financial Group. We will discuss what we saw in the markets over the first three quarters of 2022 and what to look for in the last quarter of the year. Join us for this timely update on October 27th at 6 pm EST.
https://lnkd.in/eJft9CTw

September 29th Virtual Social Security & Retirement Event. Please join Regal Financial Group for a special presentation on social security and retirement. Special guest speaker, Melissa Vannette, will cover some of most frequent topics and questions she answered while employed with the Social Security Administration. 6 pm EST.
https://regalholdings.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3EN8eGJsTp6uiSVLNHB_Gw

Pros and Cons of a Strong US Dollar. How could this impact your investments.
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/forex/051415/pros-cons-strong-dollar.asp

Pros and Cons of a Strong Dollar While a strong U.S. dollar benefits some, it negatively impacts others. These are the advantages and disadvantages of a strong U.S. dollar, and who gains and loses.

Sophie's tomato plant got me thinking about how Financial Planning is a lot like gardening. It requires Attention, Care, Patience, Diligence, and Guidance to reach its full potential. How does your "garden" look during these uncertain times?

The cherry on top of the amazing evening at the Maxwell Football Awards. Brian Westbrook and I…and yes I told him how much I loved him.

Incredible night at the Maxwell Football Club awards. And a big thank you to all the Eagles for being nice to me as I fanboyed all over them!

How should workers approach the road to retirement?
Identify what your goals are, and map them out. This means understanding your income sources and your expenses. It’s about balance — save and enjoy life as you're living it. Then look around a couple of times a year and ask yourself if you’re on track. Are your goals still the same? You have to keep an eye on it and be realistic.

(Source: EBN)

Wealth Wednesday Tip: Early retirement may not be all it's cracked up to be.
Be on the lookout for these three big signs that early retirement isn't a good idea for you.
1. You don't have enough saved
2. You don't have a plan for medical insurance
3. You don't have plans for how you'll spend your time
(Source: USA Today)

My two favorite people in the entire world helping me blow out the candles.

Historically, periods following global crises are profitable. Do not panic if you're invested for the long-term. But, you need a plan!

Financial Fact Friday: The Social Security Retirement Age Increases in 2022
The full retirement age increases by two months each year, rising to 66 and 10 months for those born in1959, up from 66 and eight months for those born in 1958.
The full retirement age for those who turn age 62 in 2022, born in 1960, is 67. The full retirement age will remain at age 67 for everyone born in 1960 or later.
(Source: Yahoo News)

The girls keep my spot occupied on the couch with the Regal Lion while I’m away at the Regal Symposium. Absence makes the heart fonder!

While we wait for the Fed to get their ducks in a row, the slide continues. Now is the time for a second opinion.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/u-s-stocks-renew-slide-after-wild-day-on-wall-street/ar-AAT6IIQ

U.S. stocks renew slide after wild day on Wall Street After a wild day of trading Monday that saw a 1,200-point swing by the Dow, U.S. stocks fell sharply again on Tuesday.

The Harrigan family wishes you all a very Merry Christmas!

Does Vanguard still stand for the values held by Jack Bogle?

https://www.fa-mag.com/news/morningstar-suggests-vanguard-has-strayed-from-jack-bogle-s-vision-65423.html

Morningstar Suggests Vanguard Has Strayed Far From Jack Bogle's Vision "Never did I think that Vanguard would remind me of Wall Street wirehouses," a firm analyst wrote in a new report.

Regal Financial Group: Greater Philadelphia updated their business hours.

Regal Financial Group: Greater Philadelphia updated their phone number.

At its heart, a family tradition is a memory so beautiful, you can't bear to let it go.

My grandfather always said that Fiscal Responsibility and Common Sense were two of the greatest things to have.
(He and I circa mid 80s)

From the Harrigan Family, thank you to all the Veterans who have served, and are still serving, this great Nation!

Pizza is a family affair-little one learns from the master!

“Expect change. Analyze the landscape. Take the opportunities. Stop being the chess piece; become the player. It’s your move.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstocks/a-bargain-you-can-t-ignore-small-cap-stocks-are-trading-at-their-second-biggest-discount-in-20-years/ar-AAQjGcb

A bargain you can’t ignore: Small-cap stocks are trading at their second-biggest discount in 20 years Small-caps as a group appear set for a much better 2022 than large-cap equities.

Regal Financial Group: Greater Philadelphia updated their information in their About section.

If you’re hesitant, but still interested in investing in the stock market, here are a few tips that may make investing a little easier.

https://www.regal-montco.com/blog-01/getting-started-stock-market

Getting Started in the Stock Market | STEVEN HARRIGAN Investing in the stock market can be extremely rewarding, but not without risk. While most investors understand that market volatility is a given in the stock market, for those trying to decide whether to invest in stocks, the volatility alone gives them pause. A lot of people are too risk averse to...

https://www.regal-montco.com/blog-01/why-financial-advisors-are-still-important

Why Financial Advisors Are Still Important | STEVEN HARRIGAN With the rise in popularity of financial planning robo-advisors, many experts predicted the beginning of the end for financial advisors. But as many investors are starting to see, there are distinct advantages to speaking with a live person when determining just how you should invest your money.