Broad equity markets finished higher for the week, which was relatively light in terms of economic releases.   The S&P 500 was up for the week gaining 1.85% The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up at 2.16% The Nasdaq Composite finished higher by 1.14% The...

Last week, markets finished up again for the second week despite negative news on the inflation and economic demand.   The S&P 500 was up 0.55% The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1.14% The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite led broad equity markets...

Last week, Q1 gross domestic product (GDP) and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) numbers were center stage as markets finished up after a volatile week: The S&P 500 was up 2.67% The Dow Jones Industrial Average was positive by 0.67% The tech-heavy Nasdaq...

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June 15, 2022 the Federal Reserve officials approved a .75 basis-point increase in the Fed’s benchmark.  A hike of this magnitude lifts the federal funds target to a range between 1.50 and 1.75. The anticipated interest rate movement is being hastened by concerns...

The Federal Reserve (FOMC, Federal Open Market Committee) meets this week, and it seems as if the announcement has already been made, rates are going up .50%.  (Fifty basis points)   This is great for CD and Annuity savers, not so great for borrowing.  The...

First quarter investment statements are going to look…. volatile.  As you open your statement, you’ll be coming off your 2021 “High” remembering record returns.  Your eyes focus on the 3/31/2022 value…. But turn the page!  Look a little further into your statement. If...

March 7, 2022 Greetings Investor! I often hear folks say, “I’m Losing Money” when the stock market goes down. A friendly reminder:  you only lose money if you cash out or move to a more conservative holding during a market correction.   Your number of SHARES is...

(January 2022) Paying tax on pennies now to have tax free DOLLARS in retirement…. Make the sacrifice it’s worth it. I’m looking at 2021 S&P 500 return at 28.68% and thinking about the year-end statement folks will open this month.  Did your account grow more...

(July 2021)  -Kerry Schepers, ChFC     -Amber Knickrehm Financial Advisor  -Ohnward Interns:  Ethan Orr and Nicholas Ehlinger   There is a new wave of thinking…and our young people, age 30 and younger, are driving it.  They post how they want to live the life...