Jacobs Financial

10/09/2026

Stocks finished the third quarter mixed. The S&P 500 gained 2.03%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.47%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 2.70%. Halloween is next on the calendar, with U.S. consumers expected to spend \$13.5 billion USD this year and 6.26 million Canadian children in their trick-or-treating years.

Stocks were mixed in the third quarter as economic, geopolitical, and corporate earnings news pushed the broad market higher while weighing on the Dow Industrials.

10/09/2026

Each October, we take the time to celebrate National Women’s Small Business month! This is an opportunity to provide awareness for business that are owned primarily by women so you can show some support for these amazing people within your local space. Use this month to learn more about your local small businesses and the community members who own them!

10/08/2026

Good food is always a good reason to get together.

Join us for our Jacobs Financial Open House on Thursday, October 29 for complimentary pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, and homemade sides from Sunshine’s Summerhouse.

We’ll be serving from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at our Nisswa office. Bring someone with you, come hungry, and stay awhile!

We’d love to see you there.

10/07/2026

Did you know? October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! This event began in 1945 as a weeklong national observance of the contributions of people who live with disabilities in the workplace. Each year has a different theme, and 2026’s theme is “Celebrating Value and Talent” as we aim to recognize the skills and contributions that Americans with disabilities make to their communities and workplaces every day. If you live with a disability and are interested in insurance that could cover you in case you are rendered unable to work, please reach out to Jacobs Financial to get started.

10/07/2026

The leaves are changing color and the temperatures are getting cooler. Fall is just around the corner, which means the end of the year is approaching quickly. Time for a financial check-in! Are you on track to meet your financial goals for this year? Ready to make a big purchase that you’ve been working yourself up to? Or simply want to know if you’re on track with your regular saving? Contact us to book an appointment to assess your progress for the year.

10/05/2026

Yields have surged to multi-decade highs, raising questions about inflation, interest rates, and what's next for investors. Join CIO Gene Goldman on this week's episode of as he unpacks what's driving the move in bond yields, why higher rates aren't all bad news, and the key catalysts that could bring relief in the weeks ahead.

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10/05/2026

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As financial services become increasingly digital, protecting sensitive information has become an important part of the financial planning industry.

10/02/2026

Have you met the team at our Maple Grove office yet?

Many of you are already familiar with our St. Cloud headquarters and our Nisswa office, but we also have a Jacobs Financial team serving clients in Maple Grove!

Noah Dendinger and Matt Probst are here and would love to see you stop by! Whether you’re already a Jacobs Financial client, new to the area, or simply have a question, our Maple Grove team is always happy to say hello and help however they can.

📍9600 Upland Ln N, Suite #180
Maple Grove, MN 55369

Stop in and say hi next time you’re nearby!

10/02/2026

Save the date! We’re opening our doors for an evening of great food, good conversation, and community.

Join us Thursday, October 29 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Jacobs Financial in Nisswa.

Bring a friend, family member, or coworker and stop by anytime during the event. Kids are welcome too!

We’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting some new ones. More details to come!

10/01/2026

This Quarterly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from Q3 2026. Read more here:

Markets carried their momentum into the third quarter, with the S&P 500 finishing near record highs. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 5.1% below…