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International Women's Day!

Updates from LPL

Visiting the Seacoast Area? Where to Stay & Play

Greater Seacoast Area Indoor Events to Shake the Winter Blues

How to Save Money While Skiing

Put Yourself First

Hooray for New Hampshire!!!

Common New Year's Resolutions

Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season & Year Round

Where to Shop Small in the Portsmouth Area This Holiday Season

Where to Shop Small in the Portsmouth Area This Holiday Season Small Business Saturday falls on November 27th this year and has inspired the topic of our blog this month – where to shop small in the Portsmouth area. Small...

Thanksgiving Questionnaire

What are YOUR Thanksgiving Traditions? Please fill this out and email it to us at Robyn.Orfield@AztecFG.Com 😊

Thanksgiving Traditions!

AZTEC Financial Thanksgiving Traditions With Thanksgiving approaching, we wanted to share some of our Thanksgiving traditions with you. We learned some new things about each other when we sat down to talk about what Thanksgiving means...

Making the Most of Fall

November Activities Around the Seacoast: Making the Most of Fall Late fall is a wonderful time of year to live on the Seacoast. By now, most of the tourists and visitors are gone, the crowds have dwindled, and the area belongs purely...

the White Mountains of New Hampshire

Head to the White Mountains of New Hampshire This Fall Owner of AZTEC Financial Group, Eric Wasson, spends a lot of time in the mountains and lakes regions of New Hampshire, year-round. For those of you who live in the greater NH...

Lost River Gorge

Hello All!!! This is Robyn, Eric's assistant (who you have probably talked to several times 😊). I wanted to share an amazing experience that I had this past weekend. If you have not been to the Lost River Gorge in North Woodstock, NH,...

Fun Family Fall Activities

Fun Family Fall Activities in the Seacoast Area Here in New England, it is slowly but surely starting to feel like fall. The lingering warm days seem to be coming to an end, and we’re beginning to gear up for several cold months...

The Legend of Mt. Chocorua

The Legend of Mount Chocorua It’s that time of the year again when hiking enthusiasts head north to the mountains in search of adventure, solitude, or just a little peace and quiet. In New Hampshire, the White Mountains offer...

Local NH & ME Attractions for Your Family Staycation

As the start of the new school year nears and the pandemic continues to bring unpredictability to our lives, many are avoiding traveling far from home. There might be more to do just outside your front door than you think. Have you...

Upcoming Events in the NH Seacoast

The team at AZTEC Financial Group is first and foremost committed to being your trusted guide in all things financial. However, we also live in the same community as many of our clients, and we are always on the lookout for fun things...

Pride Alliance Advisor Business Community Celebrates Diversity

“As a gay advisor who is very active within our local LGBTQ+ professional and non-profit communities, it’s important to be affiliated with a firm that walks the walk. LPL has consistently received a perfect 100% score on...

Should you EVER retire?

This is a great video about the benefits of working past the age of 65. Call me if you have any questions! https://www.aztecfg.com/resource-center/retirement/should-you-ever-retire

Inflation

Inflation has emerged as one of the top financial concerns for investors as they size up the economy for the rest of the year. According to research by Deutsche Bank, Google searches for “inflation” are rising rapidly and...

The Cycle of Investing

http://www.fmgwebsites.com/a71a0ffd-4a31-427d-a13d-15624561074f/resource-center/investment/the-cycle-of-investing

Heart Health Month

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/heart-month

The Super Bowl Indicator | Daily Market Update

https://lplresearch.com/2021/02/03/the-super-bowl-indicator-daily-market-update/#more-20202

Winter

The snow has finally arrived! We are keeping warm in the office, but I look forward to getting back out on the slopes! What are your favorite things to do in the winter?

12 Days of Christmas dream gifts for you!

Merry Christmas! ~from Eric, Robyn & Joie at Aztec Financial Group! Here is our version of a dream Christmas for you (make sure to sing it ) : On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me, Twelve Bonds with Interest, Eleven...

Happy Winter Solstice!

The winter solstice happens on Monday, December 21, 2020. This is the astronomical first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day of the year. What happens at the winter solstice? Why is the solstice important?...

Will Santa Deliver?

Listen to LPL Research strategists discuss 2021 stocks, big-name IPOs, the latest on COVID-19 vaccines, and if Santa will deliver more stock gains this December. https://soundcloud.com/lplfinancialpodcasts/marketsignals-201214-podcast

Goodbye 2020!

LPL Research Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick talks about a divided Congress, economic forecasts, and stock and bond performance in 2021. Goodbye 2020!

Stressful Times

The next few weeks may be hard. Take time to stop, breathe, and know that everything has a way of working out. We are here. Our doors are open. Our office is safe. If finances are a part of your worries, or if you need a friendly...

The past 6 months

6 Months From the Low Posted by lplresearch Market Blog On March 23, 2020, the S&P 500 Index closed down 2.9% for the day, bringing its total loss from its all-time high to 33.9%. The index was in the midst of its fastest bear market...

Spotting Credit Trouble

American households with credit card balances carry an average debt of $8,602.1 The wise use of credit is a critical skill in today’s world. Used unwisely, credit can rapidly turn from a useful tool to a crippling burden. There...

Important information from LPL

Here is a link to the LPL Blog. There are some very good updates I wanted to share... https://lplresearch.com/2020/06/02/2020-in-charts/

ZOOM Protection from hackers

Here are some tips from the FBI on keeping your ZOOM account safe from hackers: Do not make meetings "Public" Require a password - or - Use the "Waiting Room" feature Do not share ZOOM Meeting links on social media Set screen sharing...

Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (also known as HR 748)

On March 27, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Congress passed the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (also known as HR 748). This is historic and sweeping legislation created to help keep...

Time In The Market Versus Timing The Market

Time In The Market Versus Timing The Market Posted by lplresearch Market Blog The incredible volatility continues, with the S&P 500 Index now in one of its worst bear markets ever, along the way making the quickest move from an...

COVID-19 impact

In recent weeks, we’ve seen several major stories in the news. On the political front, in addition to the arrival of the presidential election through the 2020 caucuses and primaries, we have just experienced the third...

We Can Help!

In order to feel comfortable about financial planning, you have to understand why it is a necessity. If you want to retire comfortably, and not have to worry about your ability to pay the bills, you have to understand the outline of...