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Putting All the Pieces Together
Yes, I know, Medicare, a topic younger people think is irrelevant. However , learning about Medicare is important for those who qualify...
Wendell Brock
Mar 173 min read
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Tariffs and Tactics
Historically, tariffs in the U.S. have played an important role in trade, serving as a tool used by governments to manage trade...
Wendell Brock
Mar 102 min read
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How Taxing is the Tax System?
Here we are, kicking off the tax season once again. Everyone knows you have to pay taxes on your income, but how familiar are you with...
Wendell Brock
Mar 103 min read
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Dodging the Recession Bullet
Despite the many “doom and gloom” predictions we faced at the start of 2024, the year ended on a bit of a high note. The economy was...
Wendell Brock
Mar 102 min read
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Bronze, Silver, or Golden Years– Your Health Matters
60, 63, 71, 75. What do all these numbers have in common? They are the average healthy life expectancy for different countries around the...
Wendell Brock
Jan 152 min read
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Reading Between the Lines: The Dangers of Declining Literacy
Over the last few decades student reading performance has been a growing concern, declining since the 1970’s. The National Assessment of...
Wendell Brock
Jan 102 min read
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How To Keep the Grinch Out Of Your Finances
Every year Christmas rolls around brining carols, presents, joy…and stress. Deep down, inside each of us, lies the potential for a big...
Wendell Brock
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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What’s Your Plan For Next Year?
The end of the year is fast approaching, and the new year is knocking at the door. As we prepare for the coming year it’s easy to get...
Wendell Brock
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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Consumer Spending & Industrial Production
Consumer Spending According to the latest data form the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, consumer spending in the United States reached...
Wendell Brock
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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GDP & Gross Output
We are nearing the long-awaited event where people all over the country will line up in the predawn hours to get the best deal of the...
Wendell Brock
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Black Friday Shopping
We are nearing the long-awaited event where people all over the country will line up in the predawn hours to get the best deal of the...
Wendell Brock
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Practice What You Plan
Ah, the golden years...those glistening years you worked so hard to reach. It would be disappointing to open the pot at the end of your...
Wendell Brock
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Estate Planning Doesn’t Have To Be Scary
Everyone has an estate plan; however, it comes down to whether you want it personalized to your wishes or not. You see, if you have not...
Wendell Brock
Oct 18, 20243 min read
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The Real Unemployment Data
We’ve been hearing about unemployment on the news a lot lately, especially leading up to the Fed’s meeting back in August. The Fed...
Wendell Brock
Oct 11, 20241 min read
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Spooky Spending
In spite of an unstable economy and uncertainty going forward, the last few years have shown that Americans are resilient spenders. Last...
Wendell Brock
Sep 26, 20242 min read
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Do You Find It All Taxing?
It might not seem like it, what with all the sunshine and hot summer temps, but 4th quarter is nearly upon us. Now is the perfect time to...
Wendell Brock
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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Economic Indicators: Consumer Price Index &Producer Price Index
Consumer Price Index The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers declined 0.1% to 329.52 after being unchanged in May. The 0.1%...
Wendell Brock
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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Food-flation: There’s No Sugar Coating It
If you have felt frustrated with the exorbitant cost of groceries, you’re not alone. People all over the country are getting fed up and...
Wendell Brock
Aug 7, 20243 min read
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Owner's Equivalent Rent
Owner’s Equivalent Rent (OER) is an economic indicator used to measure the cost of renting a home compared to owning it. It represents...
Wendell Brock
Jul 15, 20241 min read
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Secure a Flexible Retirement
In order to create a secure retirement plan, a little flexibility is needed. Often people think a retirement plan needs to be strict and...
Wendell Brock
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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