
Financial Insights from E.P. Wayne Financial Group
Practical financial insight, without the jargon.
Timely market updates and practical financial insight from E.P. Wayne Financial Group — an independent advisory firm in Forest Acres, serving individuals, families, and business owners across the Columbia, South Carolina area.
Here we share thinking on the topics that matter in real life — from retirement planning and wealth and investment management to business retirement planning and insurance and risk management.
Alongside regular market updates, Ed Peagler — the firm's founder and president — personally posts timely commentary on current events affecting markets, taxes, and your financial life, including his monthly client letters. He writes when there's something worth saying, not on a filler calendar. Browse the archive below.
If you have questions about your own financial goals, contact us to start a conversation. You can also follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn for additional updates and insights.
Ed Peagler |
Friday, October 2, 2026
Big financial decisions rarely happen in isolation. From paying a large tax bill to planning retirement income, the choices you make in one area can affect the rest of your financial plan.
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Monday, September 28, 2026
Markets moved higher last week as lower oil prices and falling Treasury yields supported stocks, while investors focused on inflation and interest rates.
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Monday, September 21, 2026
Stocks ended last week mixed as investors navigated the Fed's rate decision, Treasury yields, oil prices, and the volatile AI trade.
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Monday, September 14, 2026
Stocks fell over the shortened trading week as rising oil prices and inflation concerns weighed on investors. Markets rebounded Friday, with attention now turning to the Federal Reserve and its upcoming interest rate decision.
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Monday, September 7, 2026
Stocks were mixed last week as investors weighed stronger-than-expected August job growth, shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy, and renewed geopolitical concerns.
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