Achievement Financial

06/22/2026

⏰It's time for a brand new PEEK of the WEEK!

📊 Do you feel yourself hoping for lower prices like the majority of Americans? The Federal Reserve is official prioritizing inflation and we have insight about interest rates and how the market has been responding

👀 Plus, feel free to take our mini quiz about the unofficial ways that consumers are tracking prices in the economy.

"Americans hope for lower prices" in today's new PEEK:

Peek of the Week Weekly Market Commentary June 22, 2026     The Markets Americans hope for a peace dividend – lower prices. Last week, President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. Stock and bond markets welcomed the

06/17/2026

It's time for your ! Let's brighten up this gloomy day with a bright yellow bird, while reminding ourselves to remain vigilant to the delight of birdsong.

🖼 Title: Vigilant
👨‍🎨 Artist: Buffalo Boutin from Minnesota
📝 6 x 6", 2022

06/15/2026

⏰It's time for a brand new PEEK of the WEEK!

📊 It's no surprise to investors that the markets rarely move in a straight line... find out what's happening behind the scenes

👀 Plus, with the World Cup officially underway, take our World Cup quiz.

Set yourself a GOOOOOAL to read our latest PEEK ⚽️:

Peek of the Week Weekly Market Commentary June 15, 2026     The Markets   Markets rarely move in a straight line.   Investors had a lot to consider last week. Rising inflation, interest rate uncertainty, and ongoing conflict in the Middle Ea

06/10/2026

It's time for your summer ! Who doesn't love geraniums? Featuring Tamara Chebotaru from Ukraine.

🖼 Title: Geraniums
👨‍🎨 Artist: Tamara Chebotaru in Ukraine
📝 16 x 16", 2019

06/08/2026

⏰It's time for a brand new PEEK of the WEEK!

📊 We share good employment news and some unfortunate news about the Federal Reserve's funds rate

👀 Plus, searching for Social Security solutions going into the future.

Find out more:

Peek of the Week Weekly Market Commentary June 8, 2026     The Markets   There was some good news and some bad news last week.   Let’s start with the good news : Employment gains exceeded expectations last month.   Employers in

06/03/2026

It's time for a lovely ! Today we feature Phil Couture from Florida. He's a professional fine artist and oil painter that's had an original painting displayed in our very own Hagen Hus Gallery here in Eagan, and has been featured in several exhibits around the world.

🖼 Title: The Scarlet Fringe
👨‍🎨 Artist: Phil Couture from Florida, USA
📝 12 x 16", 2024

Check out more of Phil's stunning professional artistry here: https://www.instagram.com/phil_couture_art/

06/01/2026

⏰It's time for a brand new PEEK of the WEEK!

📊 The S&P 500 saw record-setting performances, but with a twist. Read about the rare situation that's creating record highs

👀 Need insight on withdrawal rates for retirement accounts? We've got you covered! All in today's fresh PEEK:

Peek of the Week Weekly Market Commentary June 1, 2026   The Markets   It was a record-setting month.   “Sell in May and Go Away” was an investment strategy promoted by the Stock Trader's Almanac. The idea was based on historic research that suggested h

05/27/2026

As an Eagan Community Foundation donor since 2013, Leif gave his annual "Achievement Financial Linguistic Scholarship" to Visitation High School senior Mollie Ditzler this year. 👩‍🎓🌟

Mollie will continue to study Mandarin at Colorado College in Colorado Springs in the fall. Way to go, Leif and Mollie! 🤩

05/26/2026

⏰It's time for a brand new PEEK of the WEEK!

📊 The pinch of rising prices alters the money mood in America

👀 And we ask, "what do you know about America's money mood?"...Take the quiz to find out!

Peek of the Week Weekly Market Commentary Mary 26, 2026     The Markets Feeling the pinch of rising prices. The cost of living is increasing in many places around the world. “The war has sent oil prices soaring and led to shortages of products like jet fuel. C

05/22/2026

⏰It's time for our Memorial Day Peek of the Week.

On Memorial Day, we honor those who laid down their lives in service to our country, ensuring the freedoms we cherish.

As a reminder, our office and the markets will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the holiday.

Peek of the Week   Memorial Day Commentary   May 2026     Offering the highest appreciation this Memorial Day   On Memorial Day, we honor those who laid down their lives in service to our country, ensuring the freedoms we