Business Columns
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The Cost and Benefits of Capitalism
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At the beginning of 2022, a Pew Research survey found that 78% of the U.S. population is dissatisfied with the way things are going in our country. In a March […]
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Where Are All the Workers?
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The rumors were the labor market was suffering from a shortage of workers because of the additional unemployment compensation paid due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Extended unemployment benefits ended for […]
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The Basics of Mutual Funds and ETFs
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In my last article, I gave an overview of stocks and fixed income/bonds. In this article, I will give an overview of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Mutual funds and ETFs contain other investments inside of them.
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Inflation: What Is It and Should We Worry?
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While the economy, earnings and employment show positive movement, demand is up but the shortage of supplies is leading to higher prices.
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4 Financially Awkward Questions
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In an age when you can Google anything, we often feel pressure to know all the answers — which means asking certain things can make you feel a bit embarrassed. […]
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Good Economic News Keeps Coming
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The continuing climb of the stock markets, strong manufacturing growth, a hiring surge and declining unemployment are all positive signs for the economy.
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Setting and Changing Financial Goals
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By Judy LoyRegistered Investment Advisor, ChFC®, RICP® and CEO of Nestlerode & Loy, Inc. For financial planning, many individuals and families have short- and long-term goals that can compete for […]
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Tune in to Levels of Control for Your Retirement
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We have found that many retirees — even those who’ve planned and saved well for decades — harbor a distant fear that their money may not last as long as […]
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The Legend of Robinhood and GameStop
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By Judy Loy, Registered Investment Advisor, ChFC®, RICP® and CEO of Nestlerode & Loy, Inc. The 2021 stock market has had more drama than all the “Real Housewives” franchises put […]
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Ready for Retirement? Consider All the Factors First
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It’s crucial that would-be retirees invest in their social, physical and psychological needs as well as their financial ones. And that takes planning.