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Weekly Newsletter – 4/16/2024

Happy Easter! As we celebrate this holiday, I hope you take some time to enjoy it with your loved ones. In the Christian tradition, this holiday is the most joy and hope filled day of the year. If you are not religious, or practice a different religion, I hope you still feel the joy this week! For those of you traveling like I am for the long weekend, travel safely and share some kindness with those around you.

The challenge this week is to celebrate Easter in whichever way fills your cup. I encourage you to spend time with loved ones and enjoy a meal or activity together. 

Cheers,

Catherine Tro, Director of First Impressions

Full Market Commentary

Best Regards,

John J. Demboski, CFP® Certified Financial Planner™ Professional

Healthy Living Tip

How to Measure Your Heart Rate (Without a Smart Device)

There are so many smart gadgets to help us monitor our health, but knowing how to measure your heart rate without any tech is important to monitor your overall health. 

  • To measure your heart rate, gently place your index and middle finger on a pulse point, such as your wrist right below the base of your thumb or your neck right under your jawbone.
  • Lightly press until you can feel your heartbeat, then count the number of beats in 15 seconds. You’ll need a watch or clock to time yourself.
  • Multiply this number by 4 to get your heart rate per minute.
  • Feel free to repeat this exercise a few times to confirm your reading’s accuracy.

Tip adapted from Harvard Medical School11

Photo of the Week

Scenic Highway 93 

Alberta, Canada

Weekly Riddle

I have a horn and am almost as large as a car, but I will never honk my horn or outrun a car or truck. What might I be?

 

 

Last Week’s Riddle: I can certainly run, but I will never be able to walk by myself. Wherever I go, thoughts are close behind me. What am I?

Answer: A nose

Sources:

1. The Wall Street Journal, April 11, 2025

2. Investing.com, April 11, 2025

3. CNBC.com, April 8, 2025

4. The Wall Street Journal, April 9, 2025

5. The Wall Street Journal, April 10, 2025

6. MarketWatch.com, April 11, 2025

7. WSJ.com, April 9, 2025

8. MarketWatch.com, April 9, 2025

9. CNBC.com, April 11, 2025

10. IRS.gov, June 4, 2024

11. Harvard Medical School, December 12, 2024

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