Brandy S. Merriam

12/01/2021

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02/16/2021

Kindness and helping others are more important than ever. How do you plan to observe day?

02/14/2021

Wishing you a lovely Valentine’s Day!

02/12/2021

Even the most successful professionals benefit from professional financial advice. Let’s talk.

02/09/2021

U.S. stocks roared to a record high as COVID-19 infections slow and investor anxiety drops. Chief Market Strategist David Joy discusses key drivers.

02/08/2021 David Joy After suffering through their worst weekly loss since the end of October two weeks ago, U.S. equities came roaring back with their best gain since the first week in November, closing on Friday at a new record high. The S&P 500® Index surged to a 4.6 percent gain while shrugging...

02/08/2021

From Monopoly to Financial Football, these online and board games can help teach your kids basic money management. What games would you add to the list?

Children learn best while engaged and active, experts say. Here is how gaming can help drive important money lessons home to your kids.

02/03/2021

Recent market activity reflects new dynamics. Chief Market Strategist David Joy sums up prices, Q4 earnings and a potential stimulus package.

02/02/2021 David Joy After reaching a new record closing high on Monday at 3855, the S&P 500® index turned lower to record its worst week since the end of October. The index subsequently fell 3.7 percent, seemingly unnerved by the spectacle of the extraordinary short squeeze in GameStop stock, and ...

02/02/2021

From family to taxes, there are numerous factors to consider when planning where to live in retirement. What’s at the top of your location wish list?

These states don't tax pension or Social Security income.

02/02/2021

It’s appropriate that National Time Management Month is the shortest month of the year. This February, let’s find time to talk.

02/01/2021

While kids can learn many beneficial financial lessons from their parents, they can also absorb negative ones. Consider these common family money mistakes and how to avoid them.

Experts share the harmful financial messages children learn from their parents.