Market Returns Amidst the Pandemic

As we’ve seen sales increase for many large retailers and a sharp rise in technology demand due to work from home orders and schools moving virtual, profitability of related companies increases and share values rise.  Conversely, when salons, bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues shut down, it is not reflected in the S&P 500.  This is one reason why we’ve seen the stock market recover faster than the economy. 

Guaranteed Income

The earliest and easiest step to retirement planning is opening a retirement account.  No age is too young to begin.  Open the account, pick investments and set your discipline to contribute as much as you can each year. 

Stevens Point Ranks High for Solar-Powered Homes

By Portage County Business Council

Stevens Point has been nationally recognized by LendEDU for having one of the highest percentages of solar-powered homes in Wisconsin and the country. Cities were ranked according to their percentage (continued).

Grow Solar Central Wisconsin Empowers Communities & Strengthens Local Economies

The best way to strengthen our local economies and create local jobs is by keeping our money local. That means shopping locally, eating locally, and yes, generating our energy locally.

D1 Training – Because Every Body Needs Training

By Kevin Kirschbaum, D1 Training and posted by Stevens Point Orthopedics – Read more blogs about health, wellness and fitness at stevenspointortho.com/blog. Many questions can come into your head when (continued).

Income Planning

Income planning is often an overlooked piece of wealth management that has the potential to save you a tremendous amount of money over time. Managing an investment account is important but your overall financial success can be enhanced when you include all aspects of wealth management.

Skyward Celebrates 40th Anniversary

K-12 EdTech Company Celebrates 40 Years Helping School Districts Operate More Efficiently. A lot has changed in school districts since 1980. Chalkboards and overhead projectors have been replaced by interactive (continued).

Governor Proclaims September as Chamber of Commerce Month

By Portage County Business Council

Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed September as Chambers of Commerce Month in Wisconsin to recognize the work Chambers do for advocacy, economic development, entrepreneurship, young professionals and the workforce.

Politics and Your Investments

2020 is a year of heightened political anxiety and for some investors, worry about what the future holds. It’s good to remember that we’ve made it through bouts of change in the past. Ultimately, it’s long term fundamentals that drive stock performance, and these fundamentals are bigger than any one political party or election result.