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In this month’s recap: As the month came to a close, stocks were mixed as attention shifted to unprecedented activity around a handful of companies with short-interest positions.

Monthly Economic Update
 

Presented by First Option Financial Services, January 2021
 

U.S. Markets

Stocks were mixed in January, giving up much of the month’s gains in the final days of trading, as unprecedented activity...

In this month’s recap: Stock prices powered higher and energized investors thanks to a month-long succession of positive news events.

Monthly Economic Update
 

Presented by First Option Financial Services, December 2020

 

U.S. Markets

Stock prices powered higher and emboldened investors in November thanks to a series of positive news events.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average,...

Anyone with assets, dependents, or specific wishes for how they want to be taken care of in old age should consider estate planning. Putting off these decisions can cause unnecessary stress during what is already a difficult time for your loved ones. Learn how to start planning, with insights around: Why you should consider an estate planning strategy The differences between wills and trusts and the different options available Considerations that should be discussed during the estate...

October Is Financial Planning Month Six areas of personal finance to review.

When training to become a financial professional, much of our course work centers on the six critical areas of creating a financial strategy. Some recognize October as Financial Planning Month, so it's an excellent opportunity to review those six personal finance areas.1

Cash Management: This is a broad topic that can address many issues. One area is creating an emergency fund,...