Stan J. Malecki, AIF, CEPA

10/17/2026

Year two in the fields with these amazing folks! Last year was corn, this year is turnips. We helped to harvest over ELEVEN THOUSAND POUNDS of produce to be shared with those in need in New Jersey. Thank you to for hosting the MFG family, we're already looking forward to next year.

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10/15/2026

What steps might help you sustain and grow your retirement savings? This piece explores them.

Steps to help you sustain and grow your retirement savings.

10/14/2026

Read the latest issue of Retire Wise here:

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and for retirees and near-retirees, that awareness matters more than most people realize. Scammers increasingly…

10/13/2026

Building wealth is less about a single big win and more about consistent small choices that compound over time. Good financial habits can act like an “autopilot” system. Here are six money habits worth putting into practice this year.

10/12/2026

Inflation is back in the spotlight as the Fed prepares for its next meeting. This week's CPI and PPI reports are expected to tell two different stories: higher headline inflation driven by rising energy prices, but potentially softer core inflation beneath the surface.
Join CIO Gene Goldman on this week's episode of as he breaks down what the latest inflation data could mean for Fed policy, interest rates, and the path forward for markets.

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10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Full retirement age (FRA) determines when you can receive full Social Security benefits. For most people nearing retirement, FRA is between 66 and 67, depending on your birth year.

Have questions about Social Security? Explore five common myths to better understand your benefits and options.

10/05/2026

Yields have surged to multi-decade highs, raising questions about inflation, interest rates, and what's next for investors. Join CIO Gene Goldman on this week's episode of as he unpacks what's driving the move in bond yields, why higher rates aren't all bad news, and the key catalysts that could bring relief in the weeks ahead.

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10/01/2026

This Quarterly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from Q3 2026. Read more here:

Markets carried their momentum into the third quarter, with the S&P 500 finishing near record highs. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 5.1% below…

10/01/2026

\$100 not spent is more like \$143. Intrigued?

One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.