Article
What is Probate and Why Should it Be Avoided?
May 4, 2024
For many of us, one of our biggest financial goals is being able to provide for our loved ones and pass on a legacy of wealth to the younger generations… Read more
Blog
Why a Disappointing Jobs Report is Good News for the Markets
May 3, 2024
The U.S. economy added fewer than expected last month and the unemployment rate ticked up, in a clear sign that economic growth is moderating. The Dow Jones jumped more than… Read more
Blog
Visualized: Global Inflation and Interest Rate Forecasts
May 2, 2024
Global inflation has retreated significantly from the multi-decade highs we have seen in recent years, but progress in the fight against climbing prices has slowed in recent months. The big… Read more
Video
Navigating Market Uncertainty
May 2, 2024
https://www.hanoveradvisorsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Navigating-Market-Uncertainty-Video.mp4 Planning for your financial future can be an emotional task, especially when so much of it hinges on the whims of the markets. Hanover’s Financial Planning team can work… Read more
Video
Stay on Top of Your Financial Life
May 2, 2024
https://www.hanoveradvisorsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/On-Top-of-Financial-Life.mp4 Life can often pull us in different directions, and that is especially true with finances. Hanover’s Financial Planning team can help you track your cash flows and expenses, quantify… Read more
Video
Are You Ready for Retirement?
May 2, 2024
https://www.hanoveradvisorsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Retirement-Ready.mp4 For most of us, enjoying our retirement is our primary financial goal. Hanover’s Financial Planning team can help you determine your retirement goals, show the probability of meeting those… Read more
Video
Managing Student Loan Debt
May 2, 2024
https://www.hanoveradvisorsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Student-Loans.mp4 Don’t let student loan debt derail you financial future. Hanover’s Financial Planning team can help you manage your debt and find a balance between paying off your debts and… Read more
Video
Tax Efficient Withdrawal Strategies
May 2, 2024
https://www.hanoveradvisorsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tax-efficient-withdrawals.mp4 You’ve worked hard to build your retirement nest egg, but financial planning doesn’t stop at retirement. Hanover’s Financial Planning team can help develop a smart withdrawal strategy that will… Read more
Video
Preparing for Your Financial Future
May 2, 2024
https://www.hanoveradvisorsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Financial-Future.mp4 Please enjoy a brief overview of how Hanover’s Financial Planning team can help you achieve your financial goals. Read more
Blog
Nearly Two-Thirds of Baby Boomers Are Unprepared for Retirement, Study Finds
May 1, 2024
Between 2024 and 2030, more than 30 million Americans are poised to turn 65, as the youngest and largest cohort of the Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement age. Unfortunately, a… Read more
Article
What is Probate and Why Should it Be Avoided?
May 4, 2024
For many of us, one of our biggest financial goals is being able to provide for our loved ones and pass on a legacy of wealth to the younger generations… Read more
Article
Financial Planning and Tax Bulletin – Estate Taxes and Gifting
August 25, 2023
Estate planning is something that many of us may not want to think about for years or even decades. Unfortunately, changes to the tax code are creating a sense of… Read more
Article
Risks in the Banking System
March 17, 2023
The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has roiled the markets, panicked investors, and left many observers wondering whether we are on the precipice of another financial crisis. The… Read more
Article
2023 Retirement Contribution Guidelines
January 12, 2023
Amidst rampant inflation, the IRS has raised the retirement account contribution limits and income requirements that govern tax deductibility. For a quick rundown on how you can maximize your retirement… Read more
Article
Why China’s Economy is Unlikely to Overtake the U.S.
July 12, 2022
For decades, the rise of China has been treated as something of a fait accompli. Economists, politicians and academics have wondered not if, but only when, China would surpass the… Read more
Article
I Bonds as an Emergency Savings Alternative
May 19, 2022
With inflation continuing to surge, it is more important than ever to protect the purchasing power of your money. We alerted you to the savings potential of inflation-adjusted I-bonds in… Read more
Article
The Benefits of Dollar-Cost Averaging
October 4, 2021
Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is an investment strategy in which an investor makes regular purchases of an asset at a fixed interval (usually monthly) using the same dollar amount each time,… Read more
Article
Asset Location for Tax-Optimization
September 5, 2021
We’ve all heard it said that when it comes to real estate, the most important factors are location, location, and location. Location also matters when it comes to investing, and… Read more
Article
ESG Investing Overview
July 29, 2021
For many investors, it is important that the money they invest is aligned with their personal values and has a positive impact on the world. With the advent of environmental,… Read more
Article
Is a Backdoor Roth Conversion Right For You?
April 30, 2021
Roth IRAs are one of the most versatile retirement investment vehicles available. Because they were originally intended to aid young and low-income workers in saving for retirement, Roth IRAs have… Read more
Newsletter
Financial Planning Newsletter – December 2023
December 5, 2023
In a world where pension plans are becoming less common, Americans are increasingly relying on employer-sponsored, defined contribution plans like 401(k)s and 403(b)s to cover their retirement needs. According to… Read more
Newsletter
Financial Planning Newsletter – August 2023
August 30, 2023
Planning for retirement has become much more difficult in recent years. Aside from government workers and a few other industries, pension plans are largely a thing of the past. Social… Read more
Newsletter
Financial Planning Newsletter – May 2023
May 31, 2023
Social Security is one of the primary sources of income for retirees, but determining how much you will receive can be a complicated process. Our latest financial planning newsletter includes… Read more
Newsletter
Financial Planning Newsletter December 2021
December 31, 2021
2021 was a strong year for the stock markets, but with economic growth slowing and the Federal Reserve tightening monetary policy, uncertainty is on the rise as we head into… Read more
Newsletter
Financial Planning Newsletter June 2021
June 25, 2021
The longest-ever bull market came to an end when the coronavirus pandemic began, and though the markets recovered quickly, the downturn highlights the importance of the issues covered in our… Read more
Newsletter
Financial Planning Newsletter March 2021
March 30, 2021
Our latest Newsletter provides important considerations women should keep in mind when it comes to taking Social Security benefits. It also provides an overview of Health Savings Accounts, which can… Read more
Newsletter
Financial Planning Newsletter December 2020
December 17, 2020
With the massive amount of stimulus spending, many economists fear we may see a spike in inflation. While we are of the mind that such a spike will likely be… Read more
Newsletter
Financial Planning Newsletter September 2020
September 24, 2020
This has been a year unlike any other. Between the pandemic, hurricanes, and wildfires, millions across the globe have seen their livelihoods threatened and face tough times ahead. Those of… Read more
Newsletter
Financial Planning Newsletter February 2020
February 27, 2020
It is no secret that most Americans are unprepared for retirement. Most retirees cannot maintain their standard of living on just their Social Security benefits alone. Americans know that they… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – January 2024
January 16, 2024
The past year was widely expected to be a challenging one for both the markets and the broader economy. For much of 2023, the question was not if, but when,… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – October 2023
October 6, 2023
As we head into the final quarter of the year, the prevailing theme regarding the economy has become “no boom, no bust.” Inflation is trending down, the economy is expected… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – July 2023
July 5, 2023
All eyes have been on the Federal Reserve, which is walking a precarious tightrope between slowing economic growth and easing, but still-high, inflation. Investors have pored over every piece of… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – January 2023
January 24, 2023
The past year was the first time in more than a century that cash outperformed both stocks and bonds. Stocks posted their worst year since 2008, when the economy was… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – December 2022
November 26, 2022
2022 has proven to be a tumultuous year for investors. Rampant inflation and central banks’ efforts to combat it have weighed heavily on the bond and stock markets alike. The… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – June 2022
June 29, 2022
The U.S. economy and stock market have both struggled in the first half of 2022. The highest inflation in more than four decades, aggressive tightening of monetary policy by the… Read more
Commentary
Market Commentary – Q1 2022
April 7, 2022
After a strong 2021, the first quarter of 2022 has been difficult for the markets. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has roiled the global economy, but even prior to the invasion,… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – March 2022
March 31, 2022
Uncertainty is on the rise as investors grapple with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, surging inflation, and the Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle. For our insights into how these trends will impact… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – November 2021
November 30, 2021
After stumbling somewhat in the third quarter, the economic recovery appears to be stabilizing as the impact of the Covid-19 Delta variant passes. However, ongoing supply chain disruptions and labor… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – August 2021
August 28, 2021
The economic recovery reached some important milestones recently. The S&P 500 has doubled its level from its pandemic low. This marks the fastest bull market doubling since World War II,… Read more
Video
Navigating Market Uncertainty
May 2, 2024
https://www.hanoveradvisorsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Navigating-Market-Uncertainty-Video.mp4 Planning for your financial future can be an emotional task, especially when so much of it hinges on the whims of the markets. Hanover’s Financial Planning team can work… Read more
Video
Stay on Top of Your Financial Life
May 2, 2024
https://www.hanoveradvisorsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/On-Top-of-Financial-Life.mp4 Life can often pull us in different directions, and that is especially true with finances. Hanover’s Financial Planning team can help you track your cash flows and expenses, quantify… Read more
Video
Are You Ready for Retirement?
May 2, 2024
https://www.hanoveradvisorsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Retirement-Ready.mp4 For most of us, enjoying our retirement is our primary financial goal. Hanover’s Financial Planning team can help you determine your retirement goals, show the probability of meeting those… Read more
Video
Managing Student Loan Debt
May 2, 2024
https://www.hanoveradvisorsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Student-Loans.mp4 Don’t let student loan debt derail you financial future. Hanover’s Financial Planning team can help you manage your debt and find a balance between paying off your debts and… Read more
Video
Tax Efficient Withdrawal Strategies
May 2, 2024
https://www.hanoveradvisorsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tax-efficient-withdrawals.mp4 You’ve worked hard to build your retirement nest egg, but financial planning doesn’t stop at retirement. Hanover’s Financial Planning team can help develop a smart withdrawal strategy that will… Read more
Video
Preparing for Your Financial Future
May 2, 2024
https://www.hanoveradvisorsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Financial-Future.mp4 Please enjoy a brief overview of how Hanover’s Financial Planning team can help you achieve your financial goals. Read more
Video
Q1 2024 Market Commentary Video
April 4, 2024
Watch the video “Q1 2024 Market Commentary” Read more
Presentation
2023 Third Quarter Review
October 10, 2023
PowerPoint slides feature quarterly and annual performance of the global equity and fixed income markets. Updated for Q3 2023. Read more
Blog
Some Retailers Are Struggling to Find Workers During Outbreak
March 24, 2020
As businesses shut down in an effort to halt the coronavirus’s spread, the nation is bracing for a massive spike in unemployment. However, some companies are scrambling to hire more… Read more
Blog
St. Louis Fed Has Dire Prediction for the Economy
March 23, 2020
The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis James Bullard is warning that the U.S. unemployment rate could reach as high as 30% in the second quarter and… Read more
Blog
Home Sales Saw Big Jump in February, But Slowdown is Expected
March 20, 2020
The fallout from the coronavirus is likely to impact every facet of the economy, and the housing market is no exception. The good news is that the housing market was… Read more
Blog
Unemployment Claims Surge As Coronavirus Concerns Force Businesses to Close
March 19, 2020
We are beginning to see the number of Americans who need unemployment benefits rise as “non-essential” businesses across the nation close. While the worst is yet to come, the numbers… Read more
Blog
Big Withdrawals Have Some Bank Branches Running Low on Cash
March 18, 2020
Regulators have come forward to warn Americans that they are putting their money at risk by withdrawing from the bank. The move comes after some branches have reported running low… Read more
Blog
Retail Sales Were Down, Even Before the Coronavirus
March 17, 2020
Retail sales fell 0.5% in February, suggesting that consumer spending may have been slowing, even before the coronavirus hit the U.S. full force. The drop follows a substantial increase of… Read more
Blog
A Bear Market Does Not Always Lead to a Recession
March 16, 2020
Last week, the stock market’s historically long bull market run came to an end. Both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 entered bear territory, meaning a decline… Read more
Blog
Global Tourism Group Estimates 50 Million Jobs Could be Impacted
March 13, 2020
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has released an estimate of how profound the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak could be for the tourism industry. The organization, which consists… Read more
Blog
Coronavirus Has Not Hurt the Labor Market Yet
March 12, 2020
While the coronavirus has caused turmoil in the markets, there was some good news about its broader economic impact. The Labor Department has reported that claims for unemployment benefits fell… Read more
Blog
How to Track the Economic Impact of the Coronavirus
March 11, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak has roiled markets in the U.S. and across the globe. While the impact on the markets is readily apparent, the true economic cost of the outbreak may… Read more