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FINANCIALLY FOCUSED

March 2023 Newsletter

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Is Another Financial Crisis Looming?

The third-largest bank failure in U.S. history and the biggest since the global financial crisis occurred this month. You’ve heard the buzzwords: liquidity issues, regulatory oversight failures, bank runs…Should you be worried? Is there cause for concern? How do the existing protections that are currently in place apply to depositors? Many experts believe the risk for systemic failure is low. We’ll go over all of this and more in this month’s edition of our monthly newsletter.

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What to do if you Lose your Job near Retirement

Unfortunately, some people will be confronted with the challenge of losing their job shortly before they plan to retire. It can certainly be a scary development, but one of the most important things you can do is not panic. A Kiplinger article, 4 Steps to Take if You Lose Your Job Near Retirement provides some information that you may find useful if you ever find yourself in this situation.

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March 25^th Used to be New Year’s Day

In Mesopotamia, around 2000 B.C., the New Year was celebrated during the time of the vernal equinox, which was around March 25. The calendar during that time was based on the seasons, and March was when farmers began planting for the year. January and March went back and forth being the first month until the Julian and Gregorian Calendars really solidified in Europe. This makes celebrating our New Years only about 400 years old now!

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Fixed for Life: What Can an Annuity Do for You?

With stock and bond markets both faltering over the past year, it's easy to see why more near-retirees have a newfound appreciation for fixed annuities — insurance contracts that guarantee a specified rate of return. A fixed annuity maintains its value regardless of market conditions, and yields on these products have risen in response to the higher interest-rate environment.

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Baked Feta Pasta

The ever so popular TikTok Baked Feta Pasta! It’s a hearty dish made with roasted tomatoes, creamy and lightly tangy baked feta, al dente pasta, and fresh herbs. One of the easiest and tastiest recipes to hit your dinner table!

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You might have desires during retirement, such as traveling, purchasing property, or moving to be closer to your family (or farther away). You may also want your assets to provide for your loved ones after you are gone. The truth is that it takes more than just money to fulfill those needs and desires. Your income, your plans for retirement, your future healthcare expenses, and the continued accumulation of your assets after you stop working and drawing a paycheck all rely on one thing: You

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