Covenant News (October 2020 - March 2021)

Putting Your Stimulus Money To Work: Don't Blow It
Before you are quick to swipe or blow your stimulus cash on things that may deliver near-term gratification, think about the ways it could improve your total financial picture.

We've Come A Long Way
The current bull market celebrates its one-year anniversary today from the March 23, 2020 lows. There is a lot of thought and reflection on how far we’ve come and where we could be going.

Timely and Relevant News: Highlights of the New Stimulus Package
The $1.9 trillion-dollar American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was recently signed into law.

Street View Video - Fore Things To Know
Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist for LPL Research explains key items investors need to understand about the markets and economy.

Timely and Relevant News: We Were Ready
We were expecting to see a pull back in the market and were encouraging investors to view this as an opportunity.

Here Comes The Earnings Boom
Fourth-quarter earnings season is in the home stretch and it’s been a good one.

Forbes Recognizes Ward Keever and Team as a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor
According to Forbes, the annual list spotlights the nation’s top-performing advisors.

Tax Season and 529s
As you prepare to file your taxes, there are many tax strategies and important details to consider.

Timely and Relevant News: Inflation or Reflation?
The recession appears to be behind us in the United States and the early stages of an economic expansion have been taking shape.

Ward Keever and Team Named to LPL Financial's Elite Executive Council
This preeminent award is presented to the top 0.6% of approximately 17,000 advisors nationwide, affiliated with LPL Financial.

Short Sells and What You Need to Know
You may have heard the news last week about stock prices of certain companies suddenly ballooning and/or experiencing extreme price volatility.

Important Apple Security Update
Apple recently announced and is urging all Apple product users to update their devices to fix serious security flaws.

Playback Recording - Outlook 2021: Powering Forward
Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist with LPL Research provided a timely and relevant presentation on the economic impacts of COVID-19, along with an Outlook for 2021.

What You Need To Know About The New Covid-19 Stimulus Package
While the focus has been on a second round of relief payments to most Americans, there is plenty more in the 5,000-plus pages of the stimulus package.

Five Highlights of the New Stimulus Package
The $900 billion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (2021 CAA) was recently signed into law.

Timely and Relevant News: Civic Unrest
Covenant Wealth Strategies condemns the violent actions at the US Capitol Building on Wednesday and hopes for healing in our nation’s political and societal divides.

Season Greetings!
The team at Covenant Wealth Strategies would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Estate Planning - Solving Problems Before They Happen
If the word ‘estate’ brings to mind mansions, private islands and offshore bank accounts, we’d like to encourage you to think about it a little differently.

Outlook 2021: Powering Forward
As 2020 comes to a close, we are already looking forward to a new year—and to a world very different from the one we’re leaving behind.

Why Some Items Are Still So Hard To Find
After 9 months into the pandemic, many are wondering - why are some items still so hard to find?

Annual Holiday Food Drive
We will be collecting canned goods, pasta and cleaning supplies through December 15th.

Life Insurance - Is it in Your Financial Plan?
In response to COVID-19, life insurance applications are steadily increasing.

Required Minimum Distribution - What You Need To Know
One of the many changes of the CARES Act impacted RMD in 2020.

Randy Eveland Earns His CDFA® Designation
The role of a CDFA® advisor is to guide both the client and lawyer, and assist them with understanding how the financial decisions made today will impact the client’s financial future.

Many Stocks Rise Sharply Higher
As we shared last week, once the election is over and the outcome is determined - regardless of which party wins - the uncertainty surrounding the election will be eliminated and markets may be inclined to move higher.

2020 Election Update
The outcome of the Presidential race and several key US Senate races are still unknown and yet to be officially announced.

November Economic Commentary
While the results of this year’s ballot and the November economic outlook may seem intertwined, history provides instructive lessons on the key ways they are not — especially for individual investors.

Keys To Investing During An Election
Presidential elections always add extra factors to consider when investing.

Early Retirement?
Who wouldn’t want to achieve their goals earlier rather than later? Before plunging into a big decision, it’s important to consider your goals, time horizon and ask yourself a few key questions.

October is National Financial Planning Month
It is also a great time of year for a financial check-up to review six very important areas that make up your financial plan.