Financial

I can admit when I’m wrong… Sometimes. When it comes to digital assets and cryptocurrency, I’ll admit that a few years ago, I was pretty critical and skeptical. However, I have since changed my tune and have become an investor and perhaps even an enthusiast. I could give you many reasons for … [Read more...] about MY EVOLVING VIEW ON CRYPTOCURRENCY

Written by and republished with permission from: Brice Carter of Financial Strategies Group, Inc. Well, this past quarter was not in the 2022 roadmap! In last quarter’s market update, I outlined three potential market villains for the year: 1. A Covid Return 2. Inflation 3. Rising … [Read more...] about MARKET UPDATE: IT’S ALWAYS THE UNKNOWNS

Hey Ladies! It is International Women’s Day! Today, we celebrate the vast achievements of women and promote the acceleration of women’s equality in all realms of life: social, economic, political, cultural, and here at FSG, financial! It is no secret that women traditionally had little to do with … [Read more...] about WOMEN AND MONEY: CONQUERING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES

The average gasoline price in Michigan has surged by 18 cents, now making them the highest since September 2014.    As of Monday, AAA says Michigan drivers were paying an average of $3.55 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.  At this price, a 15 gallon fill-up now costs $53. The price … [Read more...] about Gasoline Prices in Michigan the Highest in 7.5 Years

It's that time of year again where most General Motors employees will be eligible to receive their annual profit-sharing check on February 25th. This year, approximately 42,500 U.S. hourly workers will receive up to $10,250 in profit sharing. This is a major annual event that occurs for most General … [Read more...] about 2022 General Motors Profit Sharing

Once every 18 months. That is how often the S&P 500 drops 10%, also known as a “correction”. We all remember the last correction (also commonly referred to as a “crash”), which happened in March of 2020. But what you may not remember is how long it took for the market to recover from that crash. … [Read more...] about Market Update: The Correction that was Due?

Michigan’s income tax filing dates will coincide with the federal income tax season which runs January 24th through April 18th. Employers must send all W-2 or 1099 forms to employees by January 31st so they can compile their income tax returns. The US Department of the Treasury advises people … [Read more...] about Michigan Income Tax Return Filing Starts January 24th