Alera Group Insights

Perspectives from our thought leaders and experts across the country.

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks posted modest gains last week, with quarterly earnings season in full swing and the election on the horizon.

October 21, 2024

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Wealth Services

Avoiding Self-Sabotage in Investing

Discover how emotions like fear, greed, and overconfidence can impact your investment decisions and learn ways to overcome them.

October 17, 2024

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Weekly Market Update

Stocks advanced last week despite mixed inflation data, lurching oil prices, and lingering anxiety about the Middle East.

October 15, 2024

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Retirement Plan Services

IRS Issues Guidance on Student Loan Matching

Thirty percent of adults in the U.S. report having received a student loan to further their education. According to the Federal Reserve, the median student loan debt for those with outstanding balances in 2023 ranged between $20,000 and $25,000. To help ease this financial burden, employers are increasingly offering a match toward student loan repayments as an employee benefit to help alleviate the financial strain. This trend also highlights the increasing focus on addressing student debt within the framework of overall financial wellness initiatives.

October 14, 2024

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Wealth Services

Job Transition? Here’s What You Can Do with Your 401(k)

Have you changed jobs recently? Discover four key options for managing your 401(k) that may impact your long-term financial goals.

October 9, 2024

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Retirement Plan Services

Helping Employees Avoid Retirement Healthcare Sticker Shock

Housing? Check. Life insurance? Check. Dining out? Check. For most retirees, these types of line items are fairly predictable and factored into their monthly budget. But when it comes to healthcare, the situation can change dramatically. These expenses are often unpredictable and underestimated — and this wild card can disrupt an otherwise carefully planned retirement, leaving many seniors vulnerable.

October 8, 2024

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Property and Casualty

5 P&C Insurance Tips for Public Sector Entities

Public sector entities — including counties, cities, town villages, local law enforcement and special service districts — offer vital services to our communities. They also face growing challenges, some from the constituencies they serve, as they navigate heightened public scrutiny, shrinking budgets and inflation. In this challenging environment, having a comprehensive property and casualty (P&C) insurance program, supported by a strong risk management strategy, is more crucial than ever.

October 8, 2024

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Monthly Market and Economic Update - September 2024

Read about the latest insights on the market and economy from our Director of Investments, Bob Janson.

October 7, 2024

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Weekly Market Update

Market Rallies But Ends Week Flat

October 7, 2024

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