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Every year brings something new- perhaps a life changing event, a world-wide pandemic, or the Buffalo Bills winning the Super Bowl!  But there is something that is very close to you that may not get enough attention and remains a constant - and that is “the state of your financial well-being.”  How...

“It’s not joy that makes us grateful but gratitude that makes us joyful.” Brighton Securities would like to reach out to each of our clients, partners, and members of the communities we serve, to show our gratitude for your continued patronage and support. Without all of you, we would not be able...

Many investors recently are looking to the markets outside of the US to chase higher returns. Typically, international markets are more volatile than within the US generally because of the sheer size of the US markets.  Just a few companies that investors are familiar with but may not know are inter...

This past year alone we’ve had the war in Ukraine, rising inflation and a veracious bear market – should you think about the midterm elections?  Yes.  Let’s look at some key factors which could indicate a trend, have investors taking notice and see if midterm elections really do have any effect on e...

Individual investors are at their most pessimistic levels since March of 2009, according to a survey released by the American Association of Individual Investors. According to the survey, 61% of respondents felt the stock market was likely to drop further within the next 12 months. This sentiment ap...

Dividend stocks have recently become popular on Wall Street, with some investing in them in search of income to combat inflation or as a buffer against market volatility. In the second quarter of 2022, dividend payouts set a record despite economic slowdown, inflation, and rising interest rates, and...

The school year has officially begun! Whether your children or grandchildren are heading into school for the first time, heading to college for the first time, and everything in between, it’s important to keep in mind that this is also a first time for parents. How should you continue to budget and...

If you’re considering retirement, either now or in the near future, you may be concerned about what a year of negative returns can mean for your lifestyle. The first few years can be critical to determining what is sustainable over the course of your retirement. However, research has shown that even...

The Stock Market can be confusing and knowing how different types of companies are classified can help pare down some of that confusion.  Most companies can be broken down into one of two categories: Grow or Value.  Each focus on a different piece to return profit to their investors.  Both have thei...

It’s all in the relationship.  Today, more than ever, we are feeling the shift from antiquated structure to a flow of comfortable space in all aspects of our lives.  While there is need to acknowledge the changing times, it’s important to consider progress with thoughtfulness, precision, and through...