NovaPoint Earns 2026 Military Friendly ® and Military Spouse Friendly ® Employer Designations

November 13, 2025

  ATLANTA, GA (Nov 13th, 2025) — NovaPoint announced today that it has earned the 2026 Military Friendly® Employer and Military Spouse Friendly® Employer Designations. Institutions earning these designations were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 companies participated in the Military Friendly® Employer and Military Spouse Friendly® …

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Time to Reopen

November 10, 2025

  Uncertainty about the economy due to the government shutdown and profit taking in the technology sector caused a decline in stocks last week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was -1.6%, the Dow Jones Industrials -1.2%, and the NASDAQ -3.1%. The Energy, Health Care, and Real Estate sectors led the S&P 500 Index, …

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Still Reserved

November 3, 2025

  The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates, the U.S. and China made progress on trade and tariffs, and earnings were generally upbeat from several technology companies. This all led to higher equity markets. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +0.7%, the Dow Jones Industrials +0.8, and the NASDAQ +2.0%. The Technology, Consumer Discretionary, …

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Optimizing Social Security Strategies

October 28, 2025

  Introduction – The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.8% for Social Security claimants starting in January 2026. Whether you’re close or far away from retirement, there’s never a better time to start planning your optimal Social Security strategy. Every person who has worked 40 quarters, a minimum of …

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Less Scary

October 27, 2025

  The September Consumer Price Index (CPI) report provided a calmer outlook on inflation and gave investors confidence the Federal Reserve can lower interest rates at this week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +1.9%, the Dow Jones Industrials +2.2%, and the NASDAQ +2.2%. The Technology, Energy, …

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Restless Calm

October 20, 2025

  A continued U.S. government shutdown kept investors in the dark on economic data last week and potential weakness in some areas of the credit market raised the concern over potential contagion. Still, for the week, the S&P 500 Index was +1.7%, the Dow Jones Industrials +1.6%, and the NASDAQ +2.5%. The Communication Services, Real …

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Flare Up

October 13, 2025

  A flare up in U.S. – China trade led to a sharp decline into Friday’s close. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was -2.4%, the Dow Jones Industrials -2.7%, and the NASDAQ -2.3%. The Utility, Consumer Staples, and Health Care sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Energy, Consumer …

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Closed

October 6, 2025

  A government shutdown did not prevent equity markets from registering gains. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +1.1%, the Dow Jones Industrials +1.1%, and the NASDAQ +1.2%. The Health Care, Utility, and Technology sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Energy, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary sectors lagged. …

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Maximizing Debt Payoff Strategies

September 30, 2025

  Introduction – The journey to becoming debt-free can feel daunting, but with the right strategies and financial planning tools at your disposal, achieving that goal is not only possible but also more efficient. High-interest debt can be a heavy burden, siphoning away hard-earned income through fees and charges that seem to grow each month. …

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Shutdown Drama

September 29, 2025

  Stocks took a break from the recent rally. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was -0.3%, the Dow Jones Industrials -0.1%, and the NASDAQ -0.5%. The Energy, Utility, and Real Estate sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Communication Services, Materials, and Consumer Discretionary sectors lagged. The 10-year U.S. …

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