Entries by Karen Dzierzynski

Market Insights 10/4/2021

Market Insights 10/4/2021 Higher bond yields and a legislative stalemate in Washington, D.C., added up to losses for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.36%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 lost 2.21%. The Nasdaq Composite index fell 3.20%. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, shed 2.58%.1,2,3. An Ugly […]

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s time to honor the culture and contributions of the Hispanic and Latin Americans that make up our great nation. National Hispanic Heritage Month started as a week of recognition in 1968 and was expanded in 1988 into the month-long celebration we know […]

VETERANS FROM ALL ERAS ARE REACTING TO THE EVENTS IN AFGHANISTAN, SUCH AS THE US WITHDRAWAL AND THE TAKEOVER OF THE TALIBAN

Veterans may question the meaning of their service or whether it was worth the sacrifices they made. They may feel more moral distress about experiences they had during their service. It’s normal to feel that way. Talk with your friends and families, reach out to battle buddies, connect with a peer-to-peer network, or sign up […]

Market Insights for August 2, 2021

The stock market posted small losses last week despite a very strong showing by corporate America. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.36%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 lost 0.37%. The Nasdaq Composite index dropped 1.11% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, jumped 1.51%.1,2,3 Stocks Take a […]

Countdown to College

As a parent, you of course want to give your child the best opportunity for success, and for many, attending the “right” university or college is that opportunity. Unfortunately, being accepted to the college of one’s choice may not be as easy as it once was. Additionally, the earlier you consider how you expect to […]