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Market Resilience Amid Uncertainty

Posted by Financial Strategies Group in Blog Posts, Economic Update

The latest recovery is another reminder that periods of turmoil can often create opportunities. Although stocks may pull back after their strong rally since the April 8 lows — especially if trade deals and tariff reductions don’t materialize soon — the lesson is clear: in…

Is The Dollar Really Dying?

Posted by Financial Strategies Group in Blog Posts, Economic Update

We always aim to keep you informed, and this recent commentary from Brian Westbury at First Trust offers a helpful perspective worth sharing.   Back on January 10, 2025, it cost $1.024 to buy one Euro. Last Friday, the $/Euro exchange rate was $1.125 – a…

April 2025┃Navigating Market Volatility with Diversification

Posted by Financial Strategies Group in Newsletters

The recent market sell-off and volatility has served as a powerful reminder of the importance of a disciplined, diversified investment approach. While sharp market movements can be unsettling, they also highlight the value of a portfolio built to weather a variety of economic conditions. Why…

Recession Alert?

Posted by Financial Strategies Group in Blog Posts

We’re pleased to share some insights from Brian S. Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust. Is the US already in recession? Probably not. But in the first quarter, real GDP is very likely to have a minus sign in front of it. Yes, a negative reading for real…

March 2025 | Tariff Transition

Posted by Financial Strategies Group in Blog Posts

As spring approaches and the weather warms, the U.S. economy has begun to cool. After a sizzling recovery from the pandemic, followed by a period of surprisingly solid and steady growth on the back of resilient consumer spending, the economy finally seems poised to downshift…

February 2025┃Tax Changes to be Aware of

Posted by Financial Strategies Group in Blog Posts

For the 2024 tax year (the returns you’re filing in 2025), the IRS has introduced a mix of inflation adjustments and other rule changes that may affect your tax filing. Here are seven updates to be aware of while working on your 2024 return. 1….

January 2025 | Important Changes to Social Security

Posted by Financial Strategies Group in Uncategorized

We want to keep you informed about important changes to Social Security benefits that may impact you or someone you know. On January 5, 2025, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, bringing significant changes to the way Social Security benefits…

Looking Forward to 2025

Posted by Financial Strategies Group in Blog Posts

Happy New Year! As we welcome 2025, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year and share our gratitude for the trust you place in us as we help guide your financial journey. 2024 was a year of growth and learning…

Kimberly goes to Washington, D.C.

Posted by Financial Strategies Group in Blog Posts

Last week, I had the opportunity to visit our nation’s capital for LPL Financial’s Achieve conference in Washington, D.C. Achieve is an exclusive, invitation-only women’s leadership conference designed for top LPL women financial advisors. During the event, I had the privilege of visiting Capitol Hill…