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Recessions can be driven by fear as well as by fundamental economic weakness.
In an early July poll, 58% of Americans said they thought the U.S. economy was in a recession, up from 53% in June and 48% in May.1 Yet many economic indicators, notably employment,...
Mark P. Bernier, CFA | Posted on Aug 08, 2022

Trusts are not just for the ultra-wealthy
Since the Middle Ages, Trusts have been used as a means of having a third party take custody of and care for property at the request of another party. When the Romans would prepare to go off to...
Christine R. Settle | Posted on Aug 01, 2022

Back to School Supply Drive 2022
This year's Back to School Supply Drive benefits local families in Carroll County served by The Shepherd’s Staff....
Posted on Jun 17, 2022

INVESTMENT STRATEGY
A successful investor maximizes gain and minimizes loss. Though there can be no guarantee that any investment strategy will be successful and all investing involves risk, including the possible...
Mark P. Bernier, CFA | Posted on Jun 06, 2022

Financial security both before and after retirement
Did you know you may be able to support nonprofit community organizations using retirement funds, as well as reap financial benefits for yourself by doing so?
Many people have worked for...
Karen B. Arthur | Posted on Jun 08, 2022

The future direction of inflation
In March 2022, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), the most common measure of inflation, rose at an annual rate of 8.5%, the highest level since December 1981.1 It...
Mark P. Bernier, CFA | Posted on May 05, 2022