6 Reasons for a “Rainy Day” Emergency Fund Presented by Marc Aarons   I’m reaching out this spring to highlight an issue of utmost importance: being prepared financially for the unexpected. With spring showers picking up around us, there’s no better time to talk about saving up a financial cushion to shield you from life’s […]

In this Q3 recap: Stocks closed lower in the third quarter as an early summer rally ended after the Fed pledged to continue its fight against inflation. Quarterly Economic Update A review of Q3 2022, Presented by Marc Aarons U.S. Markets Stocks took investors on a roller coaster ride in the third quarter, with an […]

Several women-dominated industries were hit hardest by the pandemic.  Provided by Marc Aarons  Since the 1980s, unemployment rates have trended higher amongst men than women during a recession. In previous periods of economic downturn, this made sense. Male-dominated industries, like construction and finance, were typically some of the most impacted by a recession.1 But with […]

What the latest round of funding may mean for you. Provided by Marc Aarons After a bit of political posturing in December, the $900 billion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (2021 CAA) was signed into law by President Trump as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact employers and employees. Here’s a quick recap of five […]

In this Q2 recap: the economy measures the impact of the coronavirus threat; the stock market rises with help from a dovish Federal Reserve and a rebound in some economic indicators; oil prices and mortgage rates touch historic lows. A review of Q2 2020, Presented by Marc Aarons THE QUARTER IN BRIEF As a new […]