When was the last time you looked at your retirement accounts? For so many people, thinking about retirement is the last thing on their minds. This is unfortunate because retirement should be a time when you are enjoying the fruits of your labor, not feeling worried or anxious. For those who haven’t retired yet, perhaps […]
As an employee of Penn State, you know that the university and students appreciate their staff. It’s no surprise that the university employee benefits package offers a variety of valuable financial, healthcare, and insurance benefits. As one of the largest universities in the country, the benefits package is competitive and valuable for employees. At Strong […]
By Ash Toumayants Have you ever had buyer’s remorse after making a big purchase? Have you ever let fear of failure keep you from investing, or even creating a budget? If you have, you know firsthand how much of a role emotions play in our financial lives. Psychologists refer to these emotions and beliefs we […]
The stock market has been active lately, and for some it can be a bit unclear on how they should respond. Today, Ash of Strong Tower Associates is talking to ABC27 about the difference between a stock market recession vs correction and what they mean for you. About Ash Ash Toumayants is a financial advisor […]
By Ash Toumayants, founder of Strong Tower Associates Most of us do what we can to prepare for a secure retirement. We try to save enough money, we invest in a diversified portfolio, and we plan for big expenses like healthcare in retirement. But what about the unexpected risks to your retirement plan? As a […]
The markets took a big dip on Monday, with the DOW losing 1,500 points for the first time in a single day and the S&P 500 down more than 4%. The CBOE Volatility Index, which measures fear in the market, saw its biggest one day increase in history. Many investors, especially those close to retirement, […]
By Ash Toumayants, President & Investment Advisor At the start of every year, people seem to be more interested in getting their finances in better order — especially after they look at their credit card bills and realize they spent more than they thought they had this year. Creating financial goals for the year is something everyone […]
The concept of wealth has been around since humans first started trading. Thousands of years ago, wealth wasn’t defined by investments or cash but by the size of a livestock herd and the crops people could produce from their land. To protect their assets from thieves, nomads, and other hazards, landowners would build fences. However, […]
People often ask me why I entered this industry and became a financial advisor. Like many people, I initially started in a different career than where I am now. Growing up, I thought I would be an engineer. I graduated from Penn State with an Industrial Engineering degree and immediately entered the industry. While I […]
The newest tax reform bill has been among the top headlines lately—who better to shed some light on these changes then Ash Toumayants, our financial friend from Strong Tower Associates. “There’s a lot going on with these changes, it’s definitely time for a game plan,” tells Ash. Hear each of our tips in the video […]
