Lifetime Financial Services

04/07/2026

U.S. stocks slipped in Q1 as AI disruption fears and Middle East tensions rattled investors. The S&P 500 fell 4.63%, the Nasdaq dropped 7.11%, and the Dow lost 3.58% — though six of eleven S&P 500 sectors still finished in the green, led by Energy's standout 37.91% gain. As the weather warms up and spring gets us outside, it turns out Americans are right there with you — over 181 million U.S. residents participated in outdoor recreation in 2024. Check out this month's by-the-numbers for more on the outdoor recreation economy.

Monthly Market Insights | March 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets U.S. stocks struggled in February amid fears that artificial intelligence would disrupt a wide swath of industries, unsettling investors. Late in the month, geopolitical concerns weighed on the market amid tensions in the Middle East. Th...

03/29/2026

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03/05/2026

Stocks were mixed in February as AI disruption concerns and escalating geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. The S&P 500 slipped 0.87% and the Nasdaq fell 3.38%, while the Dow edged up 0.17%. Canada’s S&P/TSX advanced 7.57%. As attention turns to the Fed’s March meeting and its updated Summary of Economic Projections, markets will be watching closely for signals on the path ahead. From 73% of the world’s maple syrup produced in Canada to a \$1.64 billion global market, this month’s by-the-numbers highlights the industry behind one of North America’s most iconic products.

Monthly Market Insights | March 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets U.S. stocks struggled in February amid fears that artificial intelligence would disrupt a wide swath of industries, unsettling investors. Late in the month, geopolitical concerns weighed on the market amid tensions in the Middle East. Th...

02/11/2026

https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/economy/us-jobs-report-january-final

Hiring picked up as 2026 kicked into gear, with the US economy adding a stronger-than-expected 130,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate dropping to 4.3%, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Wednesday.

02/06/2026

Stocks climbed in January as solid economic data offset geopolitical tensions. The S&P 500 rose 1.37%, the Dow gained 1.73%, and Canada's TSX picked up 0.66%, setting multiple record highs early in the month. The Fed held rates steady as expected, with all eyes now on the March meeting. From \$27.5 billion spent in the U.S. to \$97.80 per person in Canada, Valentine's Day spending spans the globe. Check out this month's by-the-numbers.

Monthly Market Insights | February 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets Stocks climbed in January as the tailwinds of solid economic data offset the headwinds of geopolitical tensions that rattled investors during the month. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 1.37 percent, while the Nasdaq Composi...

02/06/2026

Join our advisor Jodi Bukowski on Saturday February 21st as she presents "Fall in Love with Money" in conjunction with the Alvernia Women's Council. This program, which focuses on reframing your relationship with money and offers simple money management strategies is part of our ongoing effort to spread financial literacy in our community. If you know Jodi you know she is passionate about empowering women to grow wealth. Know someone who would benefit from this conversation? Share this post and registration link
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01/09/2026

Markets ended 2025 on a quiet note, but Q4 closed with gains across all major U.S. indexes as investors weighed lower interest rates, mixed labor data, and ongoing economic delays from the October shutdown. The S&P 500 rose 2.35% for the quarter, while the Dow led with a 3.59% gain. As we kick off the new year with resolutions and fresh starts, many of us reach for our favorite morning brew. But have you ever wondered about the global love affair with coffee and tea? Check out this month's by-the-numbers.

Quarterly Market Insights | January 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets U.S. stocks notched a solid gain in the fourth quarter as investors cheered lower interest rates and solid corporate profits while navigating limited economic updates due to the U.S. government shutdown. The Standard & Poor’s 500 I...

12/09/2025

In 1992 our founder Steve Reiter established a financial consulting practice with a clear mission: to guide clients through every stage of life with wisdom, care, and integrity. In 2020 as he navigated his clients' portfolios through the pandemic, he began to think seriously about what would happen to them if for some reason he were no longer around.
“I had been a solo practitioner for nearly 30 years, but I started to think about my legacy and more importantly my clients’ futures. Together, we worked toward building a secure future for them and I wanted to be sure that no matter what came down the road for me, my clients would be taken care of.”
Steve then set about growing a team that shared his vision and commitment to best-in-class service. In 2023, Steve’s vision for a team became reality when financial advisors Steve Hofmann and Jodi Bukowski joined Lifetime Financial Services. Over the next year the firm’s growth took off and it became clear that a bigger, better location was necessary to continue the quality service our clients had become accustomed to.

12/05/2025

Markets ended November on a five-day winning streak, softening earlier losses driven by concerns over tech valuations, consumer sentiment, and rate uncertainty. While the Nasdaq slipped 1.51 percent, the S&P 500 held steady and the Dow inched up 0.32 percent. All eyes now turn to the Fed's final meeting of the year on December 9–10.

Monthly Market Insights | December 2025 U.S. Markets Stocks were mixed in November as a late-month rally almost clawed back losses from earlier in the month. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.13 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 1.51 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged ...

11/26/2025

We’ve fielded a lot of questions about the history of our new building so we thought we’d dive a little deeper into its background.

39 E Lancaster Ave is a mediterranean revival style home that was built by Susan Tothero Gougler in 1925. Mrs. Gougler was the widow of James Isaac Gougler whose family the small town of Gouglersville was named after. The property was once part of a harness racing venue known as the Shillington Speedway.

Although mediterranean revival style homes did have a burst of popularity in the United States during the 1920s, no one knows why Mrs. Gougler chose to build the home in this style as it was more often found in southern states where the climate was warmer.

For years the house was passed down through the family until it was sold in the 1970s to Dr. Joel Greene, an allergist. The building’s more recent use was as a Medical Spa until our owner Steve Reiter purchased it in 2024 as part of his vision for the growth of Lifetime Financial Services.

11/14/2025

After months of renovations, we are excited to announce we have moved to our new location at 39 E Lancaster Avenue in Shillington, across the street from our old office.

The new office provides the space we need to continue growing as we add more financial professionals to our team. However, we continue to be focused on one primary goal: making improvements that enhance the service and support that you, our valuable clients, expect and deserve.

Our growth over the decades has been made possible through the trust you have put in our team. As we continue our relationship with you, our hope is that you find our new space more comfortable and inviting. Thank you for allowing us to serve you and your families and we look forward to seeing you soon in our new space.