With the midterm elections behind us, the pollsters can breath a sigh of relief that the outcome was generally consistent with their predictions, unlike the embarrassing misses in the 2016 election. For the most part, economists can also pat themselves on their collective backs for correctly predicting the economy’s performance this year. Most saw a pick-up in growth, thanks largely to the massive tax cuts enacted last year and the spending bill passed early this year. Although many questioned whether the economy, in the late stage of a business cycle and already near full-employment, needed such a jolt of fiscal stimulus, there was little doubt that it would be a powerful growth catalyst. December 2018 Economic and Financial Digest
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It is no secret that internet fraud is on the rise, and unfortunately, many seniors have found themselves socially isolated after the pandemic, making them
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Laurene Brooks joined Legacy in 2004, shortly after the company’s inception. She earned undergraduate degrees in journalism and Spanish, and her Juris Doctor (JD) designation from Marquette University. Laurene has over 30 years of experience in law and relationship management. In addition to assisting clients with financial management and estate planning, Laurene is Legacy’s senior fiduciary officer. In addition, she was a member of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Division of the Wisconsin State Bar for 10 years and served as chair.
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