Once again, the economy is behaving like Lucy from the old Peanuts cartoon, removing the football just as Charlie Brown is about to kick it through the goal posts. Recall that the growth engine revved up last year, building momentum that appeared firmly set to carry over into 2018. But alas, the expected growth trajectory, like Charlie Brown’s football, is being waylaid. Instead of following up a robust holiday shopping season with sustained vigor, consumers pulled back in January, as retail sales suffered an unexpected drop during the month. At the same time, the nation’s industries scaled back output, as industrial production slipped for the first time in six months. With these two key indicators stumbling out of the starting gate, it looks like the economy may hit a speed bump in the first quarter, growing about a half-percentage point slower than what was expected a month or so ago. March 2018 Economic and Financial Digest
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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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