High Inflation: How Long Will It Last?
Inflation has proven to be more stubborn than expected. In this article, we review the forces behind rising prices, the Fed’s plan to combat them, and more.
May 2022 Market Update Video
Join Steve LaFrance, CFP® with Blakely Financial as he updates you on May Markets.
What’s Driving Gas Prices Higher?
Whether you’ve seen the prices at the pump, clicked on the headlines, or overheard discussions in the grocery store, you know the rising cost of gas has everyone talking.
Food Inflation: What is Behind It and How to Cope
Food prices have long been prone to volatility, but in 2021, U.S. food prices were hit hard by many of the same global supply-chain woes that drove up broader inflation.
What is Your Retirement ‘Elevator Pitch’?
We are entering the halfway point in the year. Now is a great time to do a mid-year check of your goals. And a great way to do this is to start with an ‘elevator pitch’.
April 2022 Market Update Video
April 2022 Market Update
Mid-Year is a Good Time for a Financial Checkup
The first half of the year is coming to a close. Conducting a mid-year financial analysis can be helpful. Here are some tips on conducting that review.
Life Insurance at Various Life Stages
Your need for life insurance will fluctuate depending on your current stage in life. Take a look to see how your need for life insurance may change throughout your lifetime.
Tidy Up Financial Clutter
It’s time to do some spring cleaning for your finances. Not sure where to start? Here are three quick tips to eliminate and organize your financial clutter.
Working While Receiving Social Security Benefits
What happens if you work and want to claim Social Security benefits while staying on your job?