Brittany N. Cox

Brittany Cox is a Registered Investment Advisor who works for Nestlerode & Loy, Inc., State College. She serves clients in Centre County and all of Pennsylvania as a fiduciary, fee-based advisor. She is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a BA in business with a focus on financial services. Brittany enjoys working with clients for retirement and college planning. Brittany can be reached at [email protected].

Financial Changes to Know About for 2020

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January 5, 2020Brittany N. Cox

It’s no surprise that the world around us is changing at a rapid pace, and according to Money.com, more than two-thirds of Americans want to start 2020 with a better financial footing. As we turn the page to a new year and new decade, I thought we should discuss some of the financial changes to be

The Year-End Financial Wrap-Up

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December 8, 2019Brittany N. Cox

This time of year involves a lot of wrapping. We are wrapping gifts, wrapping up the year, and even wrapping up a decade. With holiday spending in full swing and tax season on its way, you’ll want to include a financial wrap-up, too. Doing this before the end of the year gives you the chance to ma

Black Friday Finances

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November 10, 2019Brittany N. Cox

From a financial perspective, holiday shopping accounts for more than a quarter of annual U.S. retail sales so it’s easy to see why businesses like to get the season started so soon. Walmart started its sales on October 25, the earliest they ever have.

Cybersecurity for Your Finances

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October 13, 2019Brittany N. Cox

It’s not uncommon to see a news headline about a data breach at a large company that has the information of nearly every one of us.

A Portfolio for All Seasons

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September 15, 2019Brittany N. Cox

Your investment portfolio should be prepared for all seasons. Different sectors of the market perform better than others at different times. Even though they cannot be differentiated by season, it still makes sense to have them coexist in your portfolio to capitalize on opportunities when they arise

What Is the Inverted Yield Curve, and What Does It Mean for the Economy?

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August 18, 2019Brittany N. Cox

There have been some turned heads this week about the inverted yield curve. Some of you may be asking what is an inverted yield curve? It is a phenomenon in the bond market in which longer-term interest rates fall below shorter-term interest rates and has historically been a warning sign that a rece