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What If Ignoring Politics Is the Wrong Move This Time? Disregarding politics has worked brilliantly in the United States for a century. But market history offers comfort only up to a point, New York Times columnist Jeff Sommer says.

In investing, what if bad is good and good is bad? As investors, like parenting, we must make sure we don’t always favour the easy options.

How to Bounce Back Some traders take setbacks in their stride, others are crushed by losing money. How can you build resilience into your trading strategy?

The American economy has left other rich countries in the dust Expect that to continue.

The ‘October Theory’ of Changing Your Life As part of the “October Theory” trend, people are rethinking their approach to the last three months of the year. They’re mostly using it as a time to set goals and reflect.

Welcome to the Era of the $20,000 Family Car Insurance Bill Have several children, a driveway full of cars and a few moving violations? Good luck to you. There are some ways to lessen the financial pain.

7 Smart Money Moves to Finish 2024 Strong With the stock market making strong gains in 2024, consider locking in some gains and setting yourself up for a prosperous 2025.

Unhappy With Your Medicare Plan? You Can Make a Change. If you aren’t happy with your Medicare plan, this is the time to consider a change. Medicare’s annual open enrollment period starts Oct. 15. And next year will see an unusual number of changes, both to Medicare Advantage plans and traditional Medicare.

How IRAs Can Help Retirees Reduce Or Avoid Estimated Tax Penalties The number of taxpayers hit with penalties for underpaying estimated taxes has increased. But retirees can use a traditional IRA to help avoid the penalties.

Retirement Does Not Have To Be Spooky Or Scary For many people, the spookiest and scariest things in life are those for which we are not prepared. Mindset influences how afraid we are of retirement.

Would a Time Machine Make You a Great Investor? Traders who got a peek at dozens of real Wall Street Journal front pages mostly couldn’t make money. Here’s why.

Stocks Are at Record Highs. How to Stay Invested and Protect Your Gains. Investors are enjoying a pinnacle economic moment. Many people have never been so wealthy. Anyone who has handled their investments with a modicum of good sense has a brokerage account balance at, or near, record highs.

Can the Stock Market Keep Going Up? Market Watchers Think So. The bullishness on Wall Street is largely based on confidence that the Federal Reserve will tame inflation, the economy will remain solid and corporate earnings will continue to grow.

Trick Or Treat? 13 Financial Steps To Take On Halloween Here is a countdown of 13 money-related tricks you might fall for and the treats that can help ward them away.

Don't Ignore the Letter You Just Got From Your Medicare Part D Provider It can be easy to ignore the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) letter your Medicare Part D provider sends, but this is the year to pay attention. There are a lot of changes coming to Medicare that may affect you. While average premiums are falling slightly, deductibles will see big increases.

Hurricane Milton Tests the Revamped Plumbing of the Insurance Market Companies that backstop insurers will take a hit, but the impact looks manageable.

Here’s How To Help Those Impacted By Hurricane Helene Many Americans donate even if they can't claim a tax deduction. But some of the tax rules that apply are good to follow even if you're not claiming a tax deduction.

Why Your Definition Of ‘Happy’ Probably Needs A Tweak Explore how redefining happiness can enhance your life. Discover insights from Stephanie Harrison on achieving true joy through helping others.

We’re thrilled to celebrate Amy Less Shope, one of our inspiring leaders, for her dedication and impact in wealth management and community empowerment. As managing partner at Lehner Shope Wealth Group, Amy excels in relationship-building and service excellence. Her Women’s Power Lunch series empowers female entrepreneurs, creating an invaluable space for local women to share their journeys. Amy's work with Dylan’s House, a nonprofit she founded to support young adults with autism, underscores her commitment to making a difference. We’re proud to have Amy as a part of our team!

Women Business Leaders: Amy Less Shope - Business Journal Daily | The Youngstown Publishing Company Amy Less Shope is a managing partner at Lehner Shope Wealth Group with offices in Canfield, Canton and Perrysburg. She spends her days doing what she loves most – is meeting with clients, building and deepening relationships while providing the…

First instincts vs second thoughts, which side are you on? Studying the way we stumble into cognitive traps could be key to understanding how to figure out what's true.

The sneaky credit card rip-off Banks are overcharging everyone $25 billion in interest — and it's completely legal.

How To Prepare Women For Inheriting Wealth When inheritance happens, women can find themselves overwhelmed by the responsibility of wealth management. If your wife or daughter might be put in this position someday, there are steps you can take now to make sure it doesn’t happen.

Your Power to Choose Is Unlimited Yes, you can decide to quit your job, end a bad marriage or say no to an invitation. You just have to accept the consequences.

Is This ETF Your Knight in Shining Armor? ‘Buffer’ funds have become one of Wall Street’s hottest products. Make sure you understand the trade-off you’re making before you buy.

The trap of private college scholarships Hunting for outside aid is often a total waste of time