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Fact Of The Week December 1, 2021

There is no shortage of work in this economy as unemployment hits a new record low. However, this also means companies continue to struggle finding workers. Did You Know? Unemployment claims are at their lowest level in over 52 years. Source: Department of Labor November 2021   This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:29:11-05:00December 1, 2021|Of Interest|

Donating to Your Favorite Charity This Holiday Season? Keep This CARES Act Tax Benefit in Mind

As Americans, we love giving back. In 2017 alone, we shelled out $410.02 billion in charitable donations - accounting for 2.1 percent of the GDP.1 With the 2020 holiday season officially upon us, it’s no surprise that our giving efforts are likely ramping up. And while donating to charities is an integral component of your core values, it can also be an important, strategic play in lowering your tax obligation. This year, charitable contributions can count even more toward lowering tax bills for some. Thanks to the CARES Act, which passed [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:29:26-05:00December 1, 2021|Tax Planning|

Fact Of The Week November 24, 2021

The U.S. Stock Markets will be closed this Thursday and will close early on Friday. We hope you enjoy the holiday! Did you know? The Nasdaq and NYSE will be closed on Thursday, November 25th and will close at 1:00PM on Friday, November 26th in observance of Thanksgiving. Source: NYSE & Nasdaq This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:29:39-05:00November 24, 2021|Of Interest|

Fact Of The Week November 17, 2021

Inflation is at levels we haven’t seen in 3 decades. How does this affect your financial situation and retirement? Contact Us for an inflation analysis customized to your personal situation. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure for U.S. inflation, increased 6.2% over the last 12 months and is at the highest level it has been in over 30 years. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Oct 2021 This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:29:51-05:00November 17, 2021|Of Interest|

Fact Of The Week November 10, 2021

Short-term volatility and market corrections are commonplace even during strong bull markets. Navigating this volatility can be a scary and daunting task, so please don’t hesitate to reach out for our professional guidance. Did you know? The S&P 500 realized double digit gains 8 out of the last 10 years. In those 8 years that realized double digit gains, the S&P experienced an average intra-year decline of 10.375% Source: JPM Guide to the Markets Oct 2021 This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:30:03-05:00November 10, 2021|Of Interest|

Fact Of The Week November 3, 2021

Retirement assets are an extremely pivotal part of maintaining wealth in our country. Are you taking advantage of all the options that are available to you? Contact us for a second opinion to make sure. Did you know? Retirement assets account for 33% of all household financial assets in the US. Source: June 2021 ICI Research Report This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:30:20-05:00November 3, 2021|Of Interest|

Fact Of The Week October 27,2021

Signature’s Fact of the Week: 2021 has been a hectic year in real estate yet many individuals were still able to purchase their first home. Did You Know? - First time home buyers made up 31% of all home buyers in 2021. Source: National Association of Realtors (NAR) This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:30:33-05:00October 27, 2021|Of Interest|

Fact Of The Week October 20, 2021

Signature’s Fact of the Week: Interesting statistic about American ownership of stocks that was released earlier this week. DID YOU KNOW? The wealthiest 10% of Americans own a record of all U.S. stocks. Source: CNBC Analysis 2021 This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements.

By |2024-01-30T19:30:47-05:00October 20, 2021|Of Interest|

On This Day In History October 19, 1987

WORST DAY IN STOCK MARKET HISTORY On this day in history, referred to as Black Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average incurred over a 22% decline in a single day. To this day, this remains the worst single day in stock market history. In order to prevent another such day, the SEC implemented circuit breakers to minimize panic selling. Source: Investopedia This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:33:05-05:00October 19, 2021|Of Interest|

On This Day In History October 14 1996

A fun fact from a time not that long ago.  Comment if you remember this moment in history! On this day in history, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 6,000 for the first time in history. It hit the highwater mark two times prior but retreated during trading session. Since eclipsing the 6,000 mark, the Dow has increased more than five-fold. Source: CNN Money This material is for informational or educational purposes only.  Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC.  Signature Wealth Management [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:30:58-05:00October 14, 2021|Of Interest|
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