Blog
Student Loan Losses Could Cost the U.S. Billions
November 25, 2020
The U.S. government could lose more than $400 billion from its student loan program. The analysis comes from a Wall Street Journal breakdown of an internal review the Education Department… Read more
Blog
It May Be Years Before Travel Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels
November 23, 2020
With multiple viable vaccines on the horizon, many are hopeful that consumers will be eager to resume regular activity, especially for the hardest-hit parts of the economy like travel and… Read more
Blog
Struggling Retailers Owe A Mountain of Past Due Rent
November 20, 2020
Much has been made about struggling renters and the accumulation of back rent that many face, but it’s not just residential real estate, but commercial too that is dealing with… Read more
Blog
New Unemployment Claims See Unexpected Increase
November 19, 2020
The number of workers filing initial claims for unemployment benefits was higher than expected last week. New jobless claims totaled 742,000 for the week, according to the Labor Department. That’s… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – November 2020
November 18, 2020
As we head into the final weeks of 2020, the economic recovery has continued its strong, if uneven, pace. Third-quarter GDP growth topped lofty expectations, expanding at a 33.1% annualized… Read more
Blog
New Home Construction Surged in October
November 18, 2020
Strong demand for housing caused construction of new homes to increase more than expected in October. Housing starts rose 4.9% to a seasonally adjusted 1.53 million units last month, the… Read more
Blog
Retail Sales Fall Short of Expectations in October
November 17, 2020
Retail sales increased less than expected last month, leaving some analysts worried that growth will continue to slow as coronavirus cases continue to climb. Sales for the month were up… Read more
Blog
China’s Economy Builds Post-Pandemic Momentum
November 16, 2020
China saw a broad economic recovery in October, continuing a rebound that is happening much faster than many economists had previously expected. Industrial production had previously led the nation’s rebound,… Read more
Blog
Consumer Sentiment Falls More Than Expected in November
November 13, 2020
Americans’ view of the economy has worsened in recent weeks, as coronavirus cases surge. The University of Michigan’s index of consumer sentiment fell to 77 during the two weeks ending… Read more
Blog
Economist Believe the Economic Recovery Will Maintain Its Momentum
November 12, 2020
Despite uncertainty regarding a new Presidential administration and a surge of coronavirus cases, economists remain confident about the economy’s overall health, according to the Wall Street Journal’s most recent economist… Read more
Article
Bond Markets and the Economic Recovery
May 29, 2020
The first quarter was one of the most volatile periods on record. The coronavirus’s rapid spread across the world has roiled the global economy in ways that even the Great… Read more
Article
Navigating a Market Downturn
March 10, 2020
Fears about the spread of the coronavirus have roiled the markets in recent weeks. The S&P 500, after hitting a record high just weeks ago, has entered correction territory. A… Read more
Article
The Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak on the Economy and Your Investments
January 29, 2020
The recent coronavirus outbreak has already enacted a human cost. At the time of writing, there have been nearly 4,700 confirmed cases, resulting in more than 100 deaths. Both numbers… Read more
Article
How to Beat the Short Term Market Jitters
December 4, 2019
When the financial markets are in turmoil and account balances start to fall, there is a strong temptation retreat from the market to stem any perceived losses. Yet it is… Read more
Article
The Benefits of Account Aggregation
November 7, 2019
Good financial planning means taking into account the entirety of a person’s finances. At Hanover, we care about more than just the accounts you have with us. We know that… Read more
Article
The Myth of ‘Playing’ the Market
October 28, 2019
Investing is often referred to as “playing” the stock market, and this is how many investors approach their investment strategy. Like a game of chess, each move in the market… Read more
Article
Elevation Sickness
May 29, 2019
Last November, the Federal Reserve released the first of what are meant to be twice-yearly reports that examine the nation’s overall financial stability. In the report, the central bank highlighted… Read more
Article
Is America’s Mountain of Corporate Debt Too Big to Climb?
April 28, 2019
At a recent speaking event, former Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen sounded the alarm about corporate debt. In the event of an economic downturn, she warned that the current levels… Read more
Article
Blurring the Lines
December 1, 2017
How much are investors really paying Wall Street? Surveys from groups such as J.D. Power & Associates report that well over half of all investors don’t know how much they… 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
Newsletter
Financial Planning Newsletter December 2019
December 16, 2019
Saving for your retirement was supposed to be the hard part. When the day comes, however, when you feel confident that you have enough of a nest egg accumulated and… Read more
Newsletter
Financial Planning Newsletter May 2019
May 20, 2019
First Quarter GDP Beats Expectations, but May Not Tell the Whole Story The U.S. economy beat all estimates and grew by 3.2 percent in the first three months of the… Read more
Newsletter
Financial Planning Newsletter September 2018
October 1, 2018
Roth IRAs vs. Traditional IRAs: What You Need to Know Originally intended to aid young and low-income workers in saving for retirement, Roth IRAs have become one of the most… Read more
Newsletter
The Hanover Advisor – Newsletter November 2017
November 1, 2017
It’s no secret that living with a severe disability can result in an individual or family often incurring monumental expenses. These extra costs go far beyond just the additional medical… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – November 2020
November 18, 2020
As we head into the final weeks of 2020, the economic recovery has continued its strong, if uneven, pace. Third-quarter GDP growth topped lofty expectations, expanding at a 33.1% annualized… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – August 2020
August 28, 2020
Following steep losses in the immediate aftermath of the coronavirus, the stock market saw a swift recovery, making up much of the losses and, in some cases, reaching new highs.… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – April 2020
April 27, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak and ensuing lockdown delivered an unprecedented hit to the global economy and the financial markets. Though recent weeks have seen millions of Americans file for unemployment and… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – January 2020
January 28, 2020
Despite records gains in the stock market, including an increase of 29 percent for the S&P 500, economic growth slowed in 2019. While increased optimism surrounding trade negotiations, pre-emptive interest… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – June 2019
June 28, 2019
The current U.S. economic expansion, which began in June 2009, has now hit its 10th anniversary. Now, in the midst of the longest uninterrupted period of economic growth, the question… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – January 2019
February 8, 2019
In the fourth quarter of 2018, rising interest rates and the signs of decelerating economic growth crashed the richly valued stock market. Large U.S. stocks lost 13.8 percent of their… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – August 2018
August 13, 2018
While the U.S. stock market, by many broad, historical valuation measures, is alarmingly expensive, it remains reasonably priced in terms of the short-term profit perspective. The price to 10-year earnings,… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – November 2017
November 1, 2017
President Trump and his new cabinet have proposed an ambitious agenda. They propose a sweeping overhaul of the tax code, claiming it will be the largest comprehensive change to the… Read more
Presentation
2020 Second Quarter Review
July 7, 2020
PowerPoint slides feature quarterly and annual performance of the global equity and fixed income markets. Updated for Q2 2020. Read more
Presentation
2020 First Quarter Review
April 12, 2020
PowerPoint slides feature quarterly and annual performance of the global equity and fixed income markets. Updated for Q1 2020. Read more
Presentation
2019 Fourth Quarter Review
January 8, 2020
PowerPoint slides feature quarterly and annual performance of the global equity and fixed income markets. Updated for Q4 2019. Read more
Presentation
2019 Third Quarter Review
October 10, 2019
PowerPoint slides feature quarterly and annual performance of the global equity and fixed income markets. Updated for Q3 2019. Read more
Presentation
2019 Second Quarter Review
July 8, 2019
PowerPoint slides feature quarterly and annual performance of the global equity and fixed income markets. Updated for Q2 2019. Read more
Presentation
2019 First Quarter Review
April 8, 2019
PowerPoint slides feature quarterly and annual performance of the global equity and fixed income markets. Updated for Q1 2019. Read more
Presentation
2018 Fourth Quarter Review
February 4, 2019
PowerPoint slides feature quarterly and annual performance of the global equity and fixed income markets. Updated for Q4 2018. Read more
Presentation
2018 Third Quarter Review
November 16, 2018
PowerPoint slides feature quarterly and annual performance of the global equity and fixed income markets. Updated for Q3 2018. Read more
Presentation
2018 Second Quarter Review
July 10, 2018
PowerPoint slides feature quarterly and annual performance of the global equity and fixed income markets. Updated for Q2 2018. Read more
Presentation
2018 First Quarter Review
April 4, 2018
PowerPoint slides feature quarterly and annual performance of the global equity and fixed income markets. Updated for Q1 2018. Read more
Blog
Retail Sales Send Mixed Signals in October
November 15, 2019
As U.S. manufacturing continues to slow, the economy is increasingly reliant on consumer spending. The good news is that after dropping in September, retail sales were up in October. Retail… Read more
Blog
Why Aren’t 401(k) Balances as High as They Should Be?
November 14, 2019
A 401(k) account is the most common retirement savings plan and is meant to allow workers to generate substantial wealth. Well, that’s the theory at least. The reality is that… Read more
Blog
Global Business Outlook Sinks to Lowest Level Since the Financial Crisis
November 13, 2019
A pair of surveys show that the business outlook for the global economy is the gloomiest it has been in a decade. The IHS Markit global business, as well as… Read more
Blog
Economists Are Split on Cause of Hiring Slowdown
November 12, 2019
This year, employers have added an average of 167,000 jobs each month. This is a big decline from last year’s monthly average of 223,000, and puts 2019 on track to… Read more
Blog
Most Millennials Expect to be Wealthy, but Have a Long Way to Go
November 8, 2019
Young people are optimistic about their future. Despite high housing costs, stagnating wages and a mountain of student debt, most millennials say they expect to be wealthy. A recent survey… Read more
Blog
Fewer Americans Think it is a Good Time to Buy a Home
November 7, 2019
A recent survey from Fannie Mae shows that far fewer Americans think now is the time to buy a home. The mortgage company’s sentiment survey shows that just 21 percent… Read more
Blog
How Will We Know When We Are in a Recession?
November 6, 2019
One of the tricky things about an economic recession is recognizing when one begins. Real-time economic data can be hard to draw conclusions from, and what looks like a trend… Read more
Blog
The Most Common Anxieties for Adults Nearing Retirement
November 5, 2019
As adults near retirement age, they are confronted with a new wave of anxieties. With concerns about income, living situation and health at the forefront of many people’s minds, it… Read more
Blog
Trucking Slowdown Could Mean Weakness in Fourth Quarter
November 4, 2019
Heading into the holiday season, you would expect shipping to be gearing up. Instead, the trucking industry is continuing to decline. The DHL Supply chain/Freightwaves Pricing Index, which tracks real-time… Read more
Blog
What the Fed Interest Rate Cut Means for You
October 31, 2019
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter-point. This is the third time this year they have implemented a cut, hoping to jump-start a slowing economy. Lower rates often… Read more
