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October 2022

Strong Valley kicks off this quarter's theme of "Investing That Matters." This next quarter we'll be focusing on your life goals and helping you consider the "big picture" of why investing matters to your life and those you love.

October 5, 2022

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INVESTING THAT MATTERS - Here's a quick preview of our upcoming topics:

OCTOBER - Identifying and Clarifying Your Goals
NOVEMBER - Living A Legacy - Making a Difference Now
DECEMBER - Leaving A Legacy - Making an Impact Tomorrow

In this edition, we're introducing our new Monthly Market Matters video updates, and a review of the most popular articles of the last quarter, just in case you missed them.

Featured Article: One Question Your Advisor Must Ask

In Case You Missed It:

Monthly Market Matters (Videos)

Popular 3rd Quarter Articles

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

Have you discussed with your financial planner how your life goals affect your financial planning?
Does your tax planning include economical ways to give back to your community?
Do you have a strategy for your finances and/or business that will outlive you?

Recommended Featured Articles

One Question Your Advisor Must Ask

Too much focus can be placed on markets, investment returns and stock prices. Does that sound surprising to you? Knowing your goals and how you want to live is important for living a fulfilling life. You should be pleased when your advisor asks you this question.

Lessons from the Great Recession of 2007-2009

Before the next recession hits make sure you are prepared. This article looks at what was helpful when the hardships of unemployment, falling house prices, dwindling 401(k)s and increased financial anxieties hit. There are simple things you can do to prepare.

Establishing True Financial Wellness

Here are 8 suggestions that can get you going on the path to financial wellness. These simple daily actions that can have a big impact on your health. They also incorporate self-care tips that improve how wealth and income affect our emotional and physical well-being.

What Do You Really Know About Bear Markets?

Historical bears, bulls, crashes, rallies, corrections, and recessions – how do they fit together? Is there a typical duration for a bear vs bull market? This article provides history and context for a bear market.

Investing Can Feel Turbulent

After a big July for stocks, August was a bit disappointing. September’s Student of the Market looks at those types of U.S. Stock Market ups and downs from a historical point of view, offering some relief to turbulent feelings by looking at the big picture.

October 2022