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When you need help understanding your finances and making sound decisions, a financial pro can be a valuable resource.

When it comes to retirement, having a shared vision and understanding of your future is essential.

Learn how you and your partner can work together to ensure a successful retirement plan.

Couples Retiring on the Same Page - browerfin Agreeing about what you want from retirement is crucial. Provided by Brower Financial Group What does a good retirement look like to you? Does it resemble the retirement that your spouse or partner has in mind? It is at least roughly similar? The Social Security Administration currently projects an....

Stocks stumbled last month as investors worried that the Fed would maintain its tight monetary posture due to ongoing inflation.

Monthly Economic Update: March 2023 - browerfin In this month’s recap: Stocks stumbled as investors worried that the Fed would maintain its tight monetary posture due to ongoing inflation. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, March 2023 U.S. Markets Stock prices stumbled in February owing to growing worries that the Fed ...

Attention all newlyweds! If you've recently said "I do" and gained a new last name, don't forget to give your investment and insurance companies a heads-up!

Social security, banks, and other important contacts should also be notified.

Let's make sure that name change doesn't get in the way of securing your financial future!

Diversifying your stock portfolio is the key to reaching financial freedom! Find out how to make the most of your investments and take control of your financial future.

What can you do to help your heirs?

Managing Probate When Setting Up Your Estate - browerfin What can you do to help your heirs? Provided by Brower Financial Group The probate process can be expensive for some estates Settling an estate through probate can cost you both time and money. It could take up to a year for the estate to be settled, plus attorney’s fees, appraiser’s fees, and c...

Retirement looks different for everyone – take control of your future with these retirement tips from Brower Financial Services!

Learn how you can assess your expenses and plan for retirement today.

Kick your new year off right with these 3 helpful personal protection things that every senior citizen should have.

3 helpful things seniors should buy in 2023 These items can offer medical assistance, security and financial stability, often at a reasonable cost.

Make sure you know about the important deadlines for Individual Retirement Accounts. You don't want to miss out on maximizing your contributions for the year!

IRA Deadlines Are Approaching - browerfin Here is what you need to know. Provided by Brower Financial Group Financially, many of us associate the spring with taxes – but we should also associate December with important Individual Retirement Account (IRA) deadlines. This year, like 2022, will see a few changes and distinctions. Remember, t...

Stocks struggled in December on renewed recession fears.

Monthly Economic Update: January 2023 - browerfin In this month’s recap: Stocks struggled in December on renewed recession fears. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, January 2023 U.S. Markets Stocks were under pressure in December on renewed recession fears and concerns that the Fed may keep rates higher than markets anti...

The dollar is still growing strong, maintaining its value as recession worries continue to grow.

U.S. dollar likely to remain strong in 2023 amid recession fears A breathtaking surge in the U.S. dollar trampled foreign currencies, gouged corporate profits and gave investors one of the year’s few winning trades. Though the greenback has stumbled in recent weeks, recession worries may keep it elevated in 2023.

Traveling with holiday gifts this year? Travel+Leisure has the travel tips to make sure that TSA isn't the one unwrapping your gifts ahead of time

The TSA May Unwrap Your Holiday Presents If You Don't Follow These Rules The TSA has strict rules about traveling with wrapped presents. Here are three tips on how to avoid problems at the airport.

Age knows no bounds when it comes to skiing. Travel + Leisure has the best places for seniors to hit the slopes in North America

These 10 Ski Resorts Are Perfect for Senior Skiers These 10 ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada cater to seniors with special events, discounted (or free) tickets, and more.

Stocks surge higher as Fed Chair Powell confirms the Fed is prepared to ease up on future interest rate hikes.

Monthly Economic Update: December 2022 - browerfin In this month’s recap: Stocks surge higher as Fed Chair Powell confirms the Fed is prepared to ease up on future interest rate hikes. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, December 2022 U.S. Markets Stocks surged higher in November on rising optimism that the Fed would slow ...

It's more important than ever to protect yourself from scammers during Medicare's open enrollment.

'Sirens should go off': How to avoid getting duped by Medicare scammers during open enrollment As beneficiaries are encouraged to review their coverage for 2023, fraudsters may try to capitalize on that and cast a broad net to lure in victims.

The cost to apply for or renew your TSA pre-check in person has dropped.

TSA PreCheck Just Got Cheaper — Here’s How Much It Will Cost Now The Transportation Security Administration is reducing the cost to apply to its TSA PreCheck program.

Stocks posted big gains in October as “old economy” names reported solid earnings while mega-cap techs struggled.

Monthly Economic Update: November 2022 - browerfin In this month’s recap: Stocks posted big gains in October as “old economy” names reported solid earnings while mega-cap techs struggled. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, November 2022 U.S. Markets Stocks posted big gains in October, propelled by better-than-expected...

The notion that we separate from work in our sixties may have to go.

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Pumpkin spice may be nice, but it'll cost you: up to 160% more than the original.

Pumpkin spice foods cost up to 160% more than regular version Popularized by Starbucks two decades ago, the seasonal flavoring is now a food industry phenomenon.

Stocks dropped as rising bond yields and recession fears pushed investors to the sidelines.

Monthly Economic Update: October 2022 - browerfin In this month’s recap: Stocks dropped as rising bond yields, and recession fears pushed investors to the sidelines. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, October 2022 U.S. Markets Stocks trended lower in September as investors retreated in the face of rising bond yields and ...

Here are some things you might consider before saying goodbye to 2022.

End-of-the-Year Money Moves - browerfin Here are some things you might consider before saying goodbye to 2022. Provided by Brower Financial Group What has changed for you in 2022? This year has been as complicated as learning a new dance for some. Did you start a new job or leave a job behind? That’s one step. Did you remarry? There’s...

A Mickey Mantle baseball card has broken records after selling for a whopping $12.6 million.

Mickey Mantle card breaks record, as sports memorabilia soar A mint condition Mickey Mantle baseball card has sold for $12.6 million, blasting into the record books Sunday as the most expensive ever paid for a piece of sports memorabilia

In August, stocks dropped on renewed fears of higher rates and economic weakening, coupled with some tough talk by the Fed chair. What's next for September?

Monthly Economic Update: September 2022 - browerfin In this month’s recap: Stocks dropped on renewed fears of higher rates and economic weakening, coupled with some tough talk by the Fed chair. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Brower Financial Group, September 2022 U.S. Markets Renewed fears of higher rates and economic weakening, coupled with ...

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester said Wednesday she sees benchmark interest rates rising above 4% by early next year.

Fed's Mester sees benchmark rate above 4% and no cuts at least through 2023 Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester said she sees rates rising considerably higher before the central bank can ease off in its fight against inflation.

Some accounts have no designated beneficiary. What happens to these accounts and policies when the original owner dies?

What Happens When There Are No Beneficiaries - browerfin Where do those accounts and policies end up? Provided by Brower Financial Group Some accounts have no designated beneficiary. Rarely, the same thing occurs with insurance policies. This is usually an oversight. In exceptional circumstances, it is a choice. What happens to these accounts and policies...