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Quarter in Review The U.S. economy has slowed in 2024, but growth remains positive. The economy expanded at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of 2024 and is on track for a similar result in the secondREAD MORE

For most pre-retirees, planning for retirement includes deciding when to begin receiving a monthly benefit from Social Security. However, lately there has been a lot of news questioning the ability of the Social Security Administration to pay out these benefitsREAD MORE

These days, it seems everyone is talking about inflation. Many Americans are apprehensive about how expensive things like food, gas and insurance have become, and about whether the increases will continue to get worse. Being that we’re in a presidentialREAD MORE

Investing can often be overwhelming and complicated much like stepping up to the plate in a Major League game of baseball. (Especially if it’s the bottom of the ninth, and the bases are loaded.) However, by using baseball terms andREAD MORE

In the ever-changing landscape of financial advisory firms, longevity is a testament to trust, expertise, and unwavering commitment to clients’ financial well-being. As Blankinship & Foster commemorates its 50th anniversary, it’s not just marking a milestone; it’s celebrating a legacyREAD MORE