"The Fed lights the candles for more gains or does it?" by: John Sample

   Last week looked dark for tech companies until the Fed Chairman’s speech at the Jackson Hole economic conference Friday sent stocks into a buying frenzy closing at record levels.    The Fed Chair’s speech indicated a pivot toward lowering interest rates.

PSA: Let a financial advisor help plan for life’s curveballs

   No matter your stage in life - caring for children, preparing for retirement, or planning your legacy - unexpected events could derail what you’re working hard to achieve financially.  With so much at stake, you may want guidance from a financial professional.

"Reel Reviews: ‘The Bad Guys 2’ has animated jokes, gags for the whole family" by: Jessica Shepard

    My favorite sort of animated films are the ones that have jokes for children of all ages and adults to enjoy.  After all, how many adults are stuck as chaperones or guardians of said children and watching some cartoon flick tailored to its target audience?

‘Flying Debris’

   Hurricane season puts us all on notice as we’re entering the month of September.  Storm preparation is essential especially if living on or near the coast.

"Trump is directing several moves to affect voting" by: Mike Reddell

   A Washington, DC TV station is reporting that the presence of National Guard troops and agents from several federal police agencies are damaging the DC restaurant business.  The report coincides with President Trump’s recent federal takeover of police in the nation’s capital.

"‘-ber months on the horizon make time feel like more of illusion" by: Jessica Shepard

   I don’t know if you’ve been to any big-box retail stores lately, but I think we’ve officially entered “Hallothankmas” season.  You know, the consolidation of majorly commercialized and market holidays in the “-ber” months?

"Hitting the home stretch for the summer on a heater" by: John Sample

   We closed a volatile near all-time highs.  Last week witnessed the CPI coming in near expectations at 2.7%.  The problem came with the PPI coming in higher than expected.

PSA: 529 education savings plans: More flexibility than you think

   Planning for your child’s education can feel overwhelming.  But a 529 education savings plan offers a flexible way to help build a financial foundation for their educational future.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Happy Gilmore’ sequel recycles plenty of old jokes" by: Jessica Shepard

   Thanks to my uncles, Adam Sandler movies were sprinkled throughout my formative years – including those he acted in, produced and have even written.  I didn’t get into his standup comedy until much later, but, I think my favorites of his mid-1990s flicks was “Happy Gilmore” (1996).

‘The Five Love Languages’

   Cultivating and tending to a garden requires time and patience, but in the end, your care and nurturing produces a bounty of fruits and vegetables or a landscape of magnificent flowers.