Blog
Has Worldwide Gasoline Demand Peaked?
March 22, 2021
The pandemic upended the world’s fuel economy. With everyone stuck at home, demand for gasoline cratered, and now one energy group is predicting that it will not return to pre-pandemic… Read more
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Boat Sales Have Skyrocketed During the Pandemic
March 19, 2021
With the nation on lockdown last year, Americans in search of outdoor activity took to the water. Few would have imagined it in the early days of the pandemic, with… Read more
Blog
Mortgage Demand Falls As Rates Continue to Climb
March 17, 2021
After hitting historic lows in recent months, mortgage rates have been steadily climbing, hitting their highest level since last June this week. Rates have climbed 36 basis points since the… Read more
Blog
Harsh Weather Chills Retail Sales in February
March 16, 2021
Amid historic snowstorms and cold weather, American shoppers stayed home in February. U.S. retail sales fell by a seasonally adjusted 3% last month, according to the Commerce Department. This is… Read more
Blog
Inflation Replaces Covid as Biggest Worry for Professional Investors
March 15, 2021
It has been a little more than one year since the Covid-19 pandemic upended the economy, and investors are starting to move on. For the first time since the pandemic… Read more
Blog
Corporate Debt Reached Record High of $10.5 trillion in 2020
March 12, 2021
U.S. corporations now have the highest level of debt on record, with the total reaching $10.5 trillion in the 4th quarter of 2020, according to the Federal Reserve. While many… Read more
Blog
Inflation Remains Tepid, But May Increase Soon
March 11, 2021
U.S. consumer prices were up slightly in February, driven mostly by higher energy and gasoline costs. The consumer price index, which tracks the cost of everyday items from food and… Read more
Blog
Nearly 75% of All Apparel Sales Were Made Online Last Month
March 9, 2021
Even as covid numbers fall and business restrictions lift, shoppers are making most of their purchases online. The president of Mastercard said in an interview with CNBC that almost three-quarters… Read more
Blog
How Soon Will the Labor Market Recover?
March 8, 2021
Strong job numbers in February and the promise of a strong economic rebound, fueled by stimulus and the lifting of covid restrictions, ahead has some economists upping their expectations for… Read more
Blog
Job Growth Surges in February, Sparking Worry About Fed Action
March 5, 2021
The U.S. economy added 379,000 jobs last month, far exceeding the 210,000 that economists had been expecting. January’s sluggish numbers also saw a significant upward revision, from an initial report… 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
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
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
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 – 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
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 Fourth Quarter Review
January 12, 2021
PowerPoint slides feature quarterly and annual performance of the global equity and fixed income markets. Updated for Q4 2020. 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
Blog
Despite Record Home Prices, Most Americans Think Now’s the Time to Buy
May 13, 2021
Home prices have been climbing at their fastest rate since the 2008 crash. Record-low inventory and massive demand have led to bidding wars fierce competition between potential buyers. Still, the… Read more
Blog
Consumer Prices See Biggest Jump Since 2008
May 12, 2021
Prices rose at the fastest pace in more than 12 years in April, according to the Labor Department. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures prices for a basket of… Read more
Blog
How Is the Surge in Lumber Prices Impacting the Housing Market?
May 10, 2021
Over the last year, the price of lumber has exploded. The price for 1000 board feet (bd ft), the standard unit to track prices in the industry, has climbed 377%… Read more
Blog
How Much Is the Average Retirement Aged American Worth?
May 6, 2021
Saving for retirement is very personalized. How much you will need depends on a variety of factors like your income, investments, and desired lifestyle in retirement. However, it is only… Read more
Blog
Beijing Overtakes NYC As the City With the Most Billionaires
May 5, 2021
Last year saw 493 newly minted billionaires, bringing the total number to 2,755. Nearly a quarter of them live in just 10 cities, and, for the first time in seven… Read more
Blog
Are Prices At the Grocery Store About to Jump?
May 3, 2021
A handful of commodities that serve as the foundation for much of the world’s diet have become more expensive, causing concern that grocery bills may soon be climbing. Bloomberg reports… Read more
Blog
GDP Growth Surges in First Quarter, But Will It Last?
April 30, 2021
The U.S. economy grew by 6.4% in the first quarter of 2021, bringing the economy nearly back to its pre-pandemic size. Aside from the third-quarter surge after the initial reopening… Read more
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Consumer Confidence Climbs to Nearly Pre-Pandemic Level
April 28, 2021
Consumer confidence saw a big jump in April, marking the fourth straight month of gains as vaccine distribution accelerates, business restrictions lift, and stimulus payments hit consumers’ bank accounts. The… Read more
Blog
With Record Price Increases and Low Inventory, Home Sales May Start Slowing
April 27, 2021
The median price for an existing home saw a record-breaking annual price in March, jumping 18.4% to $334,500. The surge in prices is being driven by record-low inventory and ultra-low… Read more
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As Economic Growth Surges, Hiring May Not Keep Pace
April 26, 2021
As pent-up consumers demand drives economic growth in the coming months, employers may have trouble hiring enough workers to keep up. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that economists expect… Read more
