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Key Takeaways Before we get into how markets performed last quarter and year to date, let’s take a moment to remember a few significant events that have occurred in 2024: Despite these seemingly adverse events, global equity markets have increased double digits nine months into 2024. The S&P 500 Index has closed at a record […]

Building off our last article, The Sandwich Generation: Financial Planning for Dual Responsibilities (alleghenyfinancial.com),  where we discussed balancing the financial considerations and needs of both children and aging parents, those of you approaching middle age have likely started to ask yourselves what you have been working so diligently towards. You may ask, “Am I (or […]

Generational divides have been continuously contested throughout time. One group facing unique challenges that is often overlooked is the sandwich generation. Although the sandwich generation is not a specific age group, it encompasses multiple generations faced with the responsibilities of both raising children and caring for aging parents. This creates complex challenges as meeting these […]

Following last week’s job report, which showed the labor market was beginning to lose momentum, investors globally began to rethink expectations around recession probability. On the positive side, the unemployment rate remains near historic lows at 4.3%, recent ISM services data has shown that activity has expanded more than expected, and core inflation has been […]

In life’s journey, we often dream of a brighter future for our loved ones, especially our children and grandchildren. As you spend time with your little ones, questions about their future may arise. Will they go to school, or will they enter the workforce? Will they join the military? How can I help them succeed, […]

Key Takeaways from 2Q 2024 It’s an artificial intelligence world, and everything else is just living in it. Over the past few quarters, commentaries could have been copied and pasted from one quarter to another, and it would have been tough to tell which quarter or period was being discussed. The story has gone, U.S. […]

People are becoming increasingly aware of local, national, and global issues such as climate change, social issues, pollution problems, hunger, and poverty. This heightened awareness has led to a desire among people to do more to be a part of the solutions and make a difference in the world. With all the conversations around these […]

Spring is in full bloom, and we are entering graduation season. It is the time of year when high school students prepare for the next chapter in their lives, whether continuing their education, serving our country, or entering the workforce. Whatever path they choose, parents often wonder if they have done enough to prepare their […]