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Explore how nonprofits are embracing AI to focus on their mission and impact while mitigating potential security risks and ethical dilemmas. https://pnc.co/3UCEpQE

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Thinking about your financial future can be daunting, especially if retirement is approaching. Our own senior vice president and client advisor Laura K. McHugh, CFP® recently shared her insights with Mainebiz on how to navigate it with confidence. Check out the story here:

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Roth (after-tax) versus pre-tax contributions can get really complicated really fast. Britton Noble, Financial Advisor with The Noble Group, explains the basics of these two options. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gpfU2uV5

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In a year when many peers were seeing outflows, Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt ETF (VTES) was accumulating assets. VTES offers efficient and flexible access to the short-term muni bond universe. Learn more about VTES. https://lnkd.in/evuk6ur5

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Have you checked out New England Wealth Management's Podcast? We are committed to educating you on the topics and trends that impact your financial future. Browse and listen to past episodes from our Dollar and Sense podcast to get our thinking on relevant wealth planning issues. 🎙️🔗👉https://loom.ly/N19fmYM #podcast #podcasting #FinancialFreedom #podcasts #Planforthefuture #financialplanning #wealthplanning #NewEnglandfinancialplanner #financialplanner #financialgoals #NEWealthmanagement

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Global economic growth is accelerating and exposure to emerging markets could help investors capture that momentum. Explore how EMM seeks to harness long-term growth opportunities through differentiated exposure to these dynamic markets. https://gxetfs.com/42Dt9Fj

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Congratulations to all advisors in the Northeast, and all of the J.P. Morgan advisors recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Top Wealth Advisors and Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for 2024. Very proud to see the work you do for your clients being recognized with such a wonderful accomplishment.   Forbes/SHOOK Top Wealth Advisors (04/04/24). Data as of 06/30/23. Ratings may not guarantee future success or results. Fee paid to rating provider for advertisement materials after rating announced. Methodology here: https://lnkd.in/e5k95zmS Forbes/SHOOK Top Wealth Advisors Best-In State (04/05/24). Data as of 06/30/23. Ratings may not guarantee future success or results. Fee paid to rating provider for advertisement materials after rating announced. Methodology here: https://lnkd.in/e5k95zmS

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Fed Beige Book is out. Link is below. For Philadelphia business activity in the Third District was steady this period, after a slight decline last period. Employment continued to edge up, with increases in full-time nonmanufacturing jobs offsetting a modest decline in manufacturing jobs. Wage pressures and price inflation continued to moderate, to a still-modest pace for wages and to a still-slight pace for prices. Contacts reported less ability to pass on price increases. Activity in staffing and recruitment was constrained this period, in part because of lower demand for labor. New listings and sales of existing homes improved slightly. Housing affordability remained a concern because home price appreciation and high interest rates persisted. Lower-income households were especially burdened by the high-price, high-rate environment. Expectations for economic growth over the next six months modestly improved, rising among manufacturers and holding steady among other firms. Real Estate and Construction Brokers reported that existing-home sales edged up slightly but remained at historically low levels. The inventory of for-sale properties improved slightly through February; however, contacts were uncertain whether listings would continue to rise through the spring buying season. Meanwhile, it remains a seller's market, with sales prices continuing to climb. Contacts continued to report multiple offers, cash sales, buyers paying above the asking price, and homes selling quickly, as evidenced by reduced time on the market. New-home builders continued to report steady sales. Builders noted that the ongoing pent-up demand for housing and the historically low inventory of existing homes for sale continued to bolster market demand for new construction. Some builders are constructing more speculative houses—confident that the pent-up market demand will spur buyers when their houses are completed. In nonresidential markets, leasing activity and transaction volumes continued to decline slightly, especially in the office subsector, where investors are waiting for discounts on distressed properties. Nonresidential construction activity slowed slightly in the current period. One contractor noted some softening in the construction trades recently, and another noted that construction bidding is significantly lower. Many contacts noted that projects have been deferred in anticipation of lower interest rates. Some firms continued to be busy, despite lower backlogs, and have noticed some growth in the planning and engineering phases of public infrastructure projects.

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Protect your hard-earned money from sneaky online scams with these essential tips! 💸 Learn to identify the red flags of wire fraud and discover how it works, so you never fall victim to these cunning tactics again. ✋🛡️ Stay informed, stay cautious, and keep your finances secure.

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HOW TO PICK A WINNING STOCK

ETF Friday Review! Check out what consistent investing in these 4 First Trust ETFs could look like for you! https://lnkd.in/e9MDczXr

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This upcoming webinar will cover FX cash flow hedging and how companies can protect themselves against the impacts of currency volatility. https://pnc.co/3wSUfOd

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Have you thought about serving on a FINRA Committee? 📺 Watch what committee members have to say about the benefits of joining, including surprising positive outcomes that they've been able to experience through their service. Learn more ▶️ https://bit.ly/4efggrq

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