Stride Financial

🎒📚 Back-to-school season is here!

As the kids head back to class, it’s a great time to think about another important lesson: balancing college savings with your own retirement future. 🎓💰

Because taking care of your future is one of the best gifts you can give your kids. ❤

Read more from Yahoo Finance:
https://finance.yahoo.com/video/retirement-vs-college-savings-balance-211142693.html

Retirement vs. college savings: How to balance both your & your kids' financial needs Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Kerry Hannon explains why it's crucial for parents not to pull back on their retirement savings for the sake of their children's college tuition.

✨ Labor Day Holiday Closure ✨

Our offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. ️❤️

We’ll be back and ready to assist you on Tuesday, September 8 at 9:00 AM CST. ⏰

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday weekend!
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Earlier today, members of our team volunteered with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, helping re-pack food for our neighbors in need.

Together with volunteers from other companies, we re-packed 20,789 pounds of food—enough to provide 17,324 meals to individuals and families across our community.

We're proud to support efforts that help fight hunger and strengthen our community.

📊 Markets remain focused on inflation, interest rates, and AI-driven growth. 🤖

What does it mean for investors? Read our latest Market Commentary for the full picture. 👇

🔗https://stridefinancialadvisors.wordpress.com/2026/08/08/interest-rates-rise-in-july-as-inflation-c
ontinues-to-weigh-on-markets/

A recent Yahoo Finance article highlights a concerning trend: many U.S. retirees are spending nearly $1 million in retirement—underscoring the importance of planning for longevity, healthcare costs, and inflation.

Read the full article from Yahoo Finance: https://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/articles/us-retirees-blow-nearly-1-143500205.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKc7XdkFFtNeb2r6hiVT3G-oIne8FHTpGh8X7QJfTMoVTFtFPtf4Lb20MWOW8r8GJ4dRsK5wW9wr9NDwqSel7RZqAzy8yVg9ANj-hsz1zjfXHhUq2MeCXpnflDoMo3xCfgdtvIBDd7OCbsiooprowuhMatNQxEArYzh1XJeh_MWh

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 💰

Should you do a Roth conversion? 🤔 It depends.

This week on Mindful Money, Sam McElroy and Eric Francque explain why the real question isn't Roth or not—it's whether the decision strengthens your overall retirement plan.

Learn how taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and smart planning all work together to help you make better financial decisions.
🎧 Listen now here: www.mindfulmoneyshow.com

📖 Curious about who we are at STRIDE Financial Advisors?

Our new digital brochure introduces our team, our philosophy, and how we help people prepare for retirement.

Just a little more about who we are, how we serve our clients, and what matters most to us. 😊

🔗https://stridefinancialadvisors.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Stride-Booklet_Digital.pdf

📈 Markets zigged, then zagged in June. 🌍 Inflation, geopolitical tensions, and AI-driven growth kept investors on their toes—but what comes next? 🤔

👉 Click below to read our July Market Commentary and see what it could mean for your portfolio.

🔗 https://stridefinancialadvisors.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/markets-take-a-june-swoon/

🇺🇸✨ Happy Independence Day! 🎆🎇

Our offices will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of the holiday and will reopen Monday, July 6 at 9:00 a.m. CT. 🗓️
Wishing you a safe, fun, and relaxing holiday weekend! ❤️🤍💙

🖤❤️💚 Happy Juneteenth! ✨

In observance of Juneteenth, our offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 as we honor the history, resilience, and enduring contributions of Black Americans. We will reopen on Monday, June 22 at 9:00 AM CST.

As we commemorate this important day of freedom, reflection, and progress, we wish our clients, friends, and community a meaningful Juneteenth.

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