The Fed’s Inflation Nowcasting Tool

Does waiting 30 days for a government report seem a bit unreasonable? After all, we live in a world of instant messages and real-time quotes. Why should we wait a whole month between updates on the Consumer Price Index to see what’s going on with inflation?...

August 22, 2022

Weekly Economic Update Presented by Hennings Financial, Inc. Stocks tumbled on Friday, sending stocks to a weekly loss after an otherwise quiet August week of trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped -0.16%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 lost 1.21%. The...

Where There’s A Will

“Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” Sage advice that applies not only to our lives but to your estate strategy. When was the last time you reviewed your will or estate strategy? August is National “Make a Will” Month, an...

August 15, 2022

Weekly Market Insights Presented by Hennings Financial, Inc. An improving inflation outlook buoyed investors’ spirits last week, helping lift stocks to solid gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 2.92%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 rose 3.26%. The...

Healthcare Costs in Retirement

In a 2021 survey, 32% of all workers reported they were either “not too” or “not at all” confident that they would have enough money to pay for their medical expenses in retirement. Regardless of your confidence, however, being aware of potential health care costs...