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July 2024

The new quarter kicks off with Strong Valley’s theme "Priorities that Matter." Throughout the quarter we’ll provide resources to help you consider and review your finances, find actionable items to improve and take steps forward to make personal and/or business goals for your financial future.

June 26, 2024
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PRIORITIES THAT MATTER - Here’s a quick preview of our upcoming topics in the 3rd Quarter of 2024:

  • JULY – Keeping Focused
  • AUGUST – Emotions of Investing; Risk
  • SEPTEMBER – Evaluating Debt 

In this edition, we've included a review of the most popular articles of the last quarter, just in case you missed them.

Featured Article: In the Heat of Summer - Remember Your Resolutions?

In Case You Missed It:

Popular 2nd Quarter Articles

ON TRACK: What Should You Be Thinking About this Quarter?

  • During this busy vacation season, do you have a simple plan to stay focused on your financial goals?
  • Have you taken a Risk Assessment to discuss with your financial advisor the emotions involved with investing?
  • Do you have strategies to help you lower your current debt and move toward eliminating it?

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    Data shows how U.S. stocks tend to lose money less often in election years, with the percent of calendar years that lost money, which tended to be driven by historic economic events, not elections. Included is a look at seasonal stock and bond returns in election years.
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  • Getting the Most from Outside Consultants

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    Changing jobs can be a difficult decision, but it can also be a great opportunity for career growth and advancement. However, when companies do layoffs, it can be a stressful and uncertain time. Here’s an idea to consider when balancing the Pros and Cons of changing jobs.
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