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Inflation Cooled for the Eighth Consecutive Month in February
March 15, 2023
Inflation continued to creep down last month, but the Federal Reserve’s efforts to bring down prices have grown even more complicated in recent days. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed… Read more
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Mapping Price Changes of Goods and Services This Century
March 9, 2023
Inflation has been a hot topic since the pandemic. Pandemic-era stimulus money, supply chain issues, and changing consumer habits have created the conditions for the fastest inflation in more than… Read more
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Is the Fed Winning the Fight Against Inflation? Depends on the Index
March 8, 2023
One of the biggest unknowns facing investors this year is when the Federal Reserve will declare victory over inflation. Unfortunately, the answer may vary depending on which inflation index is… Read more
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Mortgage Demand Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly 30 Years
March 7, 2023
Mortgage rates have been moving higher in recent weeks, pushing potential buyers and sellers back out of the markets just as the spring homebuying season is heating up. Applications for… Read more
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Fed Will Need ‘Significantly’ More Rate Hikes to Combat Inflation, According to New White Paper
February 24, 2023
The Federal Reserve will most likely not be able to bring down inflation without having to substantially raise interest rates and trigger a recession, according to a new research paper.… Read more
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The Average 401(k) Lost 23% Last Year, According to a New Study
February 24, 2023
Retirement savers faced strong economic headwinds in 2022, with the average 401(k) account losing nearly a quarter of its value last year, according to a new study from Fidelity. The… Read more
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Consumer Debt Hits New Record as Delinquencies Rise
February 21, 2023
Consumers racked up debt at the end of 2022, bringing the nation’s collective balances to a record high while delinquency rates rose for several types of loans, according to a… Read more
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Retail Sales Saw a Sharp Rebound in January Amid Cooling Inflation
February 15, 2023
Consumer spending saw a big upswing last month, reversing a worrying trend seen at the end of last year and adding to evidence that the U.S. economy has picked up… Read more
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Inflation Continued to Moderate, but Remained Persistent, in January
February 14, 2023
Inflation moderated slightly in January but remains persistently high as consumers continue to face increased prices for food, housing, energy, and many other items. The month’s consumer price index (CPI)… 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
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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
Article
Municipal Bonds in 2021
February 5, 2021
The municipal bond market demonstrated its resiliency in 2020 and enters 2021 in a strong position. That said, there are many unknowns in the months ahead. Our latest white paper… 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
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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
Newsletter
Financial Planning Newsletter – August 2022
August 30, 2022
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 2022
May 31, 2022
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
Commentary
Market Commentary – Q2 2021
July 9, 2021
The global economic recovery continued its acceleration in the first half of 2020, though unevenly in some regions where lagging vaccination rates and the emergence of the “Delta variant” have… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – May 2021
May 27, 2021
As expected, economic activity boomed in the first few months of 2021. Widespread vaccinations, pent-up consumer demand, and a massive injection of government stimulus brought the economy roaring back to… Read more
Commentary
Investment Commentary – February 2021
February 26, 2021
Despite a severe economic downturn caused by the coronavirus and ensuing shutdown, the U.S. economy staged an impressive comeback in the second half of 2020. At the end of the… Read more
Presentation
2022 Fourth Quarter Review
January 12, 2023
PowerPoint slides feature quarterly and annual performance of the global equity and fixed income markets. Updated for Q4 2022. Read more
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2022 Third Quarter Review
October 12, 2022
PowerPoint slides feature quarterly and annual performance of the global equity and fixed income markets. Updated for Q3 2022. Read more
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2022 Second Quarter Review
July 14, 2022
PowerPoint slides feature quarterly and annual performance of the global equity and fixed income markets. Updated for Q2 2022. Read more
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Learn More About Hanover Advisors
June 22, 2022
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2022 First Quarter Review
April 5, 2022
PowerPoint slides feature quarterly and annual performance of the global equity and fixed income markets. Updated for Q1 2022. Read more
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2021 Fourth Quarter Review
January 10, 2022
PowerPoint slides feature quarterly and annual performance of the global equity and fixed income markets. Updated for Q4 2021. Read more
Blog
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise More than Expected
September 28, 2018
Claims for unemployment benefits rose to a seasonally adjusted level of 214,000 for the week ending September 22. This is up 12,000 from the previous week’s level of 202,000. Economists… Read more
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Second-quarter GDP Holds Steady in Final Reading
September 27, 2018
The final reading of the GDP for the second quarter showed annualized growth of 4.2 percent. This number was unrevised from earlier estimates. Economists had expected a small upward revision… Read more
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Home Price Gains Slow Down in July
September 26, 2018
Home prices showed an annual increase of 6 percent in July, down from June’s 6.2 percent. This data comes from the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index, which is considered to be… Read more
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Consumer Confidence Hits 18-year High
September 25, 2018
Consumer confidence increased in September, rising to the highest levels since the year 2000. The Consumer Board’s index rose to 138.4, up from August’s revised reading of 134.7. Economists had… Read more
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Unemployment Claims Fall to 49-Year Low
September 20, 2018
The Labor Department said Thursday that the number of Americans filing for unemployment fell last week. Initial claims fell by 3,000 to a seasonally adjusted level of 201,000 for the… Read more
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U.S. Homebuilding Increased More than Expected in August
September 19, 2018
New home construction rose by 9.2 percent in August, with a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.282 million units. This is a positive sign for the housing market, which has slowed… Read more
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Existing Home Sales Stabilize in August
September 18, 2018
Sales of previously-owned homes stabilized in August after four straight months of decline. August saw a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.34 million units, the same as in July. Existing… Read more
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U.S. Retail Growth Slows in August
September 17, 2018
The Commerce Department has released numbers showing that retail sales increased by 0.1 percent in August. This falls below economist estimates of 0.4 percent and is the smallest rise since… Read more
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Consumer Sentiment Shows Americans Optimistic on Economy
September 14, 2018
University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers has released preliminary numbers for September, and they handily beat economist predictions. Consumer sentiment hit 100.8, up from August’s 96.2. This marks the second… Read more
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Inflation Rate Slower Than Expected in August
September 13, 2018
The Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), an index that tracks the prices consumers pay for goods and services, and thus serves as a strong indicator of overall inflation, increased… Read more
