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Severe weather contributed to slowing retail sales in February after a January surge in stimulus spending. Meanwhile, the word from Washington seems to indicate no interest rate hike till next year or later. As we dig ourselves out from the weather fallout and the quarantine economy, there’s much to discuss. Check our update for the details: https://www.jbakeradvisor.com//market-commentary-retail-s/

We’ve all heard the saying less is more but you probably agree a different reality applies to retirement savings accounts when you reach that next life phase. Join us on March 25, at 3 p.m. CT, for a special webinar: Getting the Most Out of Your Retirement Savings. We’ll go over: The differences between IRAs, Roth accounts, 401(k)s and other retirement savings vehicles Tax-efficient savings and withdrawal strategies... How to get the most out of your employer plan Retirement savings options for small business owners And more! Register Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regis/7208851644072457739

New stimulus checks are making their way to many Americans, hopefully driving up economic activity. Job growth seems to reflect this movement, as openings increased and unemployment fell. Our update looks at the details: https://www.jbakeradvisor.com//market-commentary-biden-si/

An update from our team: Jon went to the orthopedic surgeon that helped him with his knees after his car accident. Although his legs may not be as strong as they used to be, the last x-ray shows full healing of the bone. Jon was excited he got the greenlight to go skiing out west! We love to share exciting updates about our team! Have a great weekend everyone! #team #finance

The economy created 379,000 jobs last month, and U.S. manufacturing reached a post-COVID high. Meanwhile, the stimulus bill made it through the Senate to the House this week. Our update looks at the progress. https://www.jbakeradvisor.com//market-commentary-monthly-/

Government stimulus drove up personal income 10% in January, and the ripple effect looks good so far. Wider vaccine distribution and better case numbers also point in a positive direction. There might be light yet at the end of this tunnel. Read the Commentary here: https://www.jbakeradvisor.com//market-commentary-vaccine-/

Americans took their stimulus checks to department stores, restaurants and hardware centers to make home improvements. Couple this with effective vaccine distribution and recovery might just be on the way. Read our update here: https://www.jbakeradvisor.com//market-commentary-inflatio/

Although many of us would like to pack 2020 into a box and move forward, we still have one more thing to check off our list: taxes. Join us on February 11 at 3 p.m. CT for What You Need to Know for the Upcoming Tax Season. During this webinar, learn more about: How the coronavirus and extreme volatility impacted your taxes How the right tax planning process can help you be tax efficient ... How to be strategic about payments and refunds And more! Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regis/1970799139142136592

President Biden has come to Washington and brought a different economic and political approach with him. What will this mean for everyday investors? What will it mean for the markets at large? Let’s take a closer look during our on-demand webinar, How the Biden Administration Could Impact Retirement and Tax Planning. We discuss: Changes to tax structure that could affect the economy ... Continued policy measures to try to repair the impact of COVID-19 Biden’s bottom-up approach to economics and how that could affect investors And much more! Follow the link to watch the discussion at your convenience: https://www.jbakeradvisor.com/how-the-biden-administration/

In the markets, fundamentals have been looking good, and the frenzy will pass soon enough. Let’s look at how a short squeeze works and how fundamentals really move the needle. Read more:

So far, strong corporate earnings reports from the fourth quarter are pulling the rest of the market up with them, and housing starts are up as interest rates plummet. Meanwhile, China is the only major economy to show GDP growth for 2020. Let’s look at what this complex picture could mean for you. https://www.jbakeradvisor.com//market-commentary-chinese-/

Before signing off for your weekend- be sure to register for our January health and wellness webinar. When: January 27th at 12pm Where:https://register.gotowebinar.com/regis/4786955180667364112 Who: Diane Nix, Certified Health Coach

Are your portfolio and business tax efficient? Are you ready to plan, not just prepare, this tax season? Check out our free guide on tax planning to learn tax tips for: Retirement funds Asset location Roth conversions ... Estate planning And more! Download it here: https://www.jbakeradvisor.com/ins/free-guides/ten-tax-tips/

December’s jobs report showed a dip, but many don’t expect the loss to be permanent. Meanwhile, last week’s chaos in Washington showed little effect on the markets as the S&P rose again. Our weekly update has the details: https://www.jbakeradvisor.com//market-commentary-markets-/