Achievement Financial

06/03/2026

It's time for a lovely ! Today we feature Phil Couture from Florida. He's a professional fine artist and oil painter that's had an original painting displayed in our very own Hagen Hus Gallery here in Eagan, and has been featured in several exhibits around the world.

🖼 Title: The Scarlet Fringe
👨‍🎨 Artist: Phil Couture from Florida, USA
📝 12 x 16", 2024

Check out more of Phil's stunning professional artistry here: https://www.instagram.com/phil_couture_art/

06/01/2026

⏰It's time for a brand new PEEK of the WEEK!

📊 The S&P 500 saw record-setting performances, but with a twist. Read about the rare situation that's creating record highs

👀 Need insight on withdrawal rates for retirement accounts? We've got you covered! All in today's fresh PEEK:

Peek of the Week Weekly Market Commentary June 1, 2026   The Markets   It was a record-setting month.   “Sell in May and Go Away” was an investment strategy promoted by the Stock Trader's Almanac. The idea was based on historic research that suggested h

05/27/2026

As an Eagan Community Foundation donor since 2013, Leif gave his annual "Achievement Financial Linguistic Scholarship" to Visitation High School senior Mollie Ditzler this year. 👩‍🎓🌟

Mollie will continue to study Mandarin at Colorado College in Colorado Springs in the fall. Way to go, Leif and Mollie! 🤩

05/26/2026

⏰It's time for a brand new PEEK of the WEEK!

📊 The pinch of rising prices alters the money mood in America

👀 And we ask, "what do you know about America's money mood?"...Take the quiz to find out!

Peek of the Week Weekly Market Commentary Mary 26, 2026     The Markets Feeling the pinch of rising prices. The cost of living is increasing in many places around the world. “The war has sent oil prices soaring and led to shortages of products like jet fuel. C

05/22/2026

⏰It's time for our Memorial Day Peek of the Week.

On Memorial Day, we honor those who laid down their lives in service to our country, ensuring the freedoms we cherish.

As a reminder, our office and the markets will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the holiday.

Peek of the Week   Memorial Day Commentary   May 2026     Offering the highest appreciation this Memorial Day   On Memorial Day, we honor those who laid down their lives in service to our country, ensuring the freedoms we

05/18/2026

⏰It's time for a brand new PEEK of the WEEK!

📊 The bond market was not happy last week. It doesn't get as much attention as the stock market does, but it's still a powerful force in the financial industry. Read about contributing factors to current changes

👀 And the reoccurring topic of Artificial intelligence becomes an infrastructure story. What's happening? Read our latest post to find out:

Peek of the Week Weekly Market Commentary May 18, 2026 The Markets   The bond market was not happy last week.   The bond market typically doesn’t get as much attention as the stock market does, but it is a powerful force in the financial world. When a government

05/12/2026

Welcome Monica and Julia, from the Principality of Liechtenstein! 🇱🇮

Monica is Leif's pen pal of over 40 years and this week she made it to Minnesota with her daughter, Julia. First stop? Achievement Financial and the Hagen Hus Gallery, of course!

05/11/2026

⏰It's time for a brand new PEEK of the WEEK!

📊 Stock markets in the United States moved higher last week and strong earnings reports were released after the first three months of the year

👀 "Making the old new again"... we're talking about the price of Pikachu, landlines inside the home and bringing back bartering.

All in today's brand new PEEK:

Peek of the Week Weekly Market Commentary May 11, 2026     The Markets   Looking beneath the surface of the rally.   Stock markets in the United States moved higher last week on enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI), strong corporate

05/08/2026

On July 1, I will become Rotary District Governor for District 5950 in Minnesota. 🥳
www.Rotary5950.org

At his office on Monday Leif Hagen wore a gray suit jacket and a maroon bow tie made of Rotary International’s official fabric for 2026-27.

05/04/2026

⏰It's time for a brand new PEEK of the WEEK!

📊 The stock market rallies and leans into optimism

👀 But, the bond market was less optimistic than the stock market. Read today's PEEK:

Peek of the Week Weekly Market Commentary May 04, 2026   The Markets   The stock market rally continued.   April ended with the Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) and Nasdaq Composite Indexes at record-high levels, having delivered their best