Weekly Market Insights: Hiring Cools; Recession Fears Rise.

Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

This week we are changing our phone systems. If you have trouble calling us, please email us at contactus@mcknightadvisory.comWebinar Panel Event With AROSA And Smith Wright Join us on April 27th for a special webinar to...

Weekly Market Insights: Banking Crisis Fears Dim; Markets Rally

Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®

Monday, April 3, 2023

SHRM: Panel Event With AROSA And Smith WrightApril 27th - 11:30amJoin us for a special webinar to learn how HR professionals can provide clarity and assistance to their employees experiencing chronic or acute family illness.Learn the...

Weekly Market Insights: Mixed Message Provokes Volatility

Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

One of the most loving and vital things you can do for your family, is to update legal documents, such as a Will, Power of Attorney and Advanced Directive (Suite of Legal Documents).For years, McKnight has hosted a “Legal Days at...

Weekly Market Insights: Markets Cautious After Banking Woes; Awaiting Fed Reaction

Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®

Monday, March 20, 2023

One of the most loving and vital things you can do for your family is to update legal documents, such as a Will, Power of Attorney, and Advanced Directive (Suite of Legal Documents).For years, McKnight has hosted “Legal Days at...

Weekly Market Insights: Bad News Gives Markets a One-Two Punch

Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Events affecting financial markets can happen quickly and the events of the last few days regarding Silicon Valley Bank are no exception. Following are three references to help you learn how these events came about, what...

McKnight Weekly Market Insights: Employee Spotlight & Future Disinflation

Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®

Monday, March 6, 2023

Meet Financial Services Administrative Specialist: Donna LoweDonna brings a successful 30-year career working in the life insurance industry with Life of Georgia and American General Insurance companies. After losing 2 jobs to...

Meet Our Marketing Associate: Javier Hernandez

Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Javier is our marketing associate and has been with the McKnight family for a year now! He is currently a senior at Middle Tennessee State University majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Economics & Finance. He is a...

Weekly Market Insights: FOMC Says Inflation is Still Too High

Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®

Monday, February 27, 2023

5 Keys To Investing In 2023Got five minutes? Host Will McKenna recaps five keys to investing in 2023, based on insights from three veteran Capital Group portfolio managers. If you’re wary of international stocks or still reeling...

Weekly Market Insights: Mixed Feelings and Mixed Earnings

Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®

Monday, February 13, 2023

Did you know: eight billion candy conversation hearts are manufactured each year? That's a LOT of tooth-breaking, chalky, flavorless hearts!! Here's hoping for a flavor-filled day of fun and laughter. Happy Valentine's Day!Did you know...

Weekly Market Insights: Powell: Inflation Heading in the Right Direction

Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

For over a decade, conservative investors and savers have suffered from very low-interest rates on cash.  With the Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate hikes over the past few months, things have changed!The following chart and...

Weekly Market Insights: Earnings and Data Tell Two Different Stories on Near Future.

Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®

Monday, January 30, 2023

"Do you ever just want to call a doctor (and even get an Rx, if medically necessary) when you or a family member are sick? We can help you with freshbenies! With freshbenies, we can help you cut healthcare costs and confusion for your...

Weekly Market Insights: Mixed Results Following Weak Economic Data

Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Stocks showed mixed results last week as recession fears resurfaced in response to weak economic data and a tepid start to a new corporate earnings season.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average skidded 2.70%, while the Standard &...

Weekly Market Insights: New Year's Rally in Reply to Positive Economic News

Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®

Monday, January 9, 2023

Do you have a calendar that reminds you of monthly financial check-ups? We have the right calendar just for you! There are helpful reminders that will make sure you're on the right track!Click HERE For CalendarNew Year, New...

Weekly Market Insights: Erratic Holiday Trading Leaves Stocks in Doldrums

Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

In a holiday-shortened week, erratic trading left stocks marginally down for the week.The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.17%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 slipped 0.14%. The Nasdaq Composite index fell 0.30%. The MSCI...

Weekly Market Insights: Recession Concerns, Fed Talk Keep Stocks Cold

Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

With 2022 nearly over and 2023 right in front of us, please know that McKnight Advisory Group, Inc. is dedicated to assisting our clients in obtaining their greatest opportunity for success!™Success can mean different things...

McKnight Weekly News: Stocks Slide on Recession Concerns

Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®

Monday, December 12, 2022

Recession fears and concerns that the Fed may consider a longer rate-hike cycle sent stocks lower for the week.The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.77%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 fell 3.37%. The Nasdaq Composite index...

While Americans are entitled to take every legitimate deduction to manage their taxes, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) places limits on your creativity. Here are some examples of deductions...

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law. In addition to providing direct financial assistance to Americans, the CARES Act repeals the Medicine Cabinet Tax provision of...

One of the biggest mistake’s employees make is to assume that Open Enrollment is not a big deal. In truth, what choices the employee makes during this time can potentially affect them for years to come. Employees need to...

One of the first questions employees want to know is how their prescriptions will be covered on their group plan. Will they have to meet a deductible, are there copays, what prescriptions are covered. There are a couple of different...

Preventative Care is one of the things that all employees can do to help lower their medical costs. When someone goes to the doctor to get their annual checkups, they are more likely to find any health issues before symptoms start....

One of the biggest questions people have about their health insurance cost are what they can do to help reduce their cost.One of the biggest choices is where to go when you are sick. Most people know to see their primary care doctor...

In response to to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the IRS has issued a new Notice (the full Notice 2020-29 can be downloaded here) that will allow for employees to make necessary changes as needed to help relieve some of the burdens they may be...

Individuals may think that Medicare is more affordable than their current group coverage or their family plan from the marketplace but that is not always the case. Medicare can be very expensive and this can be devastating for a person...

Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law in 1965. Original Medicare consists of two parts: Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Medicare Part B (medical insurance). Inpatient care, including care received while in a hospital, a...

Why "Hair Day" will save America

Edwin A. McKnight, LUTCF, ChFC®

Friday, April 17, 2020

Over the years, I’ve learned much wisdom from my parents and my in-laws that has served me well throughout the course of my life. Elements of this wisdom were the love of art that my mother taught me, the strong work ethic and...

The seasons are changing and so are the election periods. Annual Election (Fall Open Enrollment for Medicare clients with Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans) is complete and a new year has begun. Tis the season for...

Tennessee State Health Department Coronavirus Public Information Line 1-877-857-2945 What to do if you were potentially exposed to someone with confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) If you think you have been exposed to someone with...

Our country has found itself in a situation where more and more employers are opting to allow their employees to work from home. At McKnight, we want to support you as you consider if working from home will work for your business. The...

Below is a direct quote from the MarketWatch article published 1/8/2020. “President Trump signed the SECURE Act this week as part of the government’s spending bill and it will inevitably affect most retirement savers, for...

Medicare Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) is centered around your birth month. Beginning three months before and expanding for three months after your birth month of your 65th birthday, you will have seven these months to enroll in...

Many people, myself included, make Resolutions for the coming year to improve their life in one or more areas. Research says that only 8% of people achieve their New Year’s Goals. Following are Five questions you can answer that...

The vision that goes into these Blogs is to inform our readers of things pertaining to the subject of Medicare and not to sway public opinion. Having said that, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3. This is the first time that...