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The Morning View: March 10, 2023
In this morning’s data, the economy added 311,000 jobs in February, again higher than expected. The Leisure and Hospitality industry was relatively strong, adding 105,000 jobs, while the Manufacturing industry was relatively weak. The Unemployment Rate increased...
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The Morning View: November 4, 2022
Announced this morning, the economy added 261,000 jobs in October, higher than expected. The Health Care and Social Assistance industry was again relatively strong, while the Construction industry was weak. The Unemployment Rate ticked two tenths higher to 3.7% and...
Retirement Times November 2022 Newsletter
November 2022 This month's Retirement Times discusses the following: DOL Updates Guidance on Auditor Independence for Retirement Plan Engagements Does Your Retirement Plan Stand out From the Crowd? Documenting Fiduciary Plan Management Responsibilities Participant...
Market Perspectives 2022
Inflation Conundrum • Inflation remains persistent, although much can be attributed to the post-pandemic recovery and Ukraine war (energy, food and housing prices). • Today’s strong dollar has provided an advantage for consumers. Because of the dollar’s stronger...
The Morning View: October 28, 2022
Announced this morning, Personal Income increased 0.4% in September, as expected. Personal Spending increased 0.6% in September, two-tenths more than expected and Real Personal Spending which accounts for inflation was up 0.3% in September also more than expected. The...
Argent Gives Back: Leisa Gebetsberger, JD, MS, BSN
Leisa Gebetsberger, JD, MS, BSN Trust Administrator, Tulsa, OK 1| Which nonprofit are you passionate about serving? Tulsa Southside Rotary. Rotary International’s motto is “Service Above Self”. Rotary members in clubs around the world provide humanitarian services to...
The Morning View: October 20, 2022
In this morning’s data, Initial Jobless Claims were 214,000 for the week ending October 15th, less than expected and less than the previous week. Continuing Claims were 1,385,000 for the week ending October 8th, slightly higher than expected and also higher than the...
How Single Women Can Attain Financial Security By Themselves
A growing number of single women in the United States are childless by either choice, circumstances or challenges. This group, affectionately known as PANKs — “professional aunt, no kids,” an acronym coined by author Melanie Notkin — numbered roughly 23 million in...
Is Modern Estate Planning in Denial of Old Age?
BY: DAVID RUSSELL, CFP®, CSA® Vice President & Trust Officer | (601) 707-0008 Estate planning professionals have experienced a resurgence in business over the past couple of years. Demographic realities have contributed much to this resurgence. According to a...
The Morning View: October 13, 2022
Announced this morning, the Consumer Price Index increased 0.4% in September and is 8.2% higher on an annual basis, both higher than expected. Monthly prices for Utility Gas Service (natural gas), up 2.9%, Transportation Services, up 1.9%, and Shelter, up 0.7%, were...