Believe it or not, this week marks the midpoint of summer—the sweet spot between the solstice and the autumn equinox. According to the 2025 Farmers’ Almanac, August 7th is our official halfway mark. Hard to believe, isn’t it? Each day, the calendar is quietly telling us: our summer days are numbered.
For many, these days are a backdrop for family, getaways, and fun. But midpoints are also a time for a reality check. Maybe you started summer with goals, plans, and a budget—whether for projects, vacations, or simply how you’d spend your time. Now, as we look to the rest of 2025, ask yourself: Are you letting summer slip away while watching through the rearview mirror, or are you focused ahead on what’s down the road?
It would be easy to coast through the rest of the season, but a quick reality check—and perhaps a financial check-in—can help you enjoy the rest of the season even more. If you’d like to reflect on where you are and where you want to go next, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Chris Perme may be reached at 330-527-9301 or cperme@financialguide.com, www.permefinancialgroup. com.
Christopher Perme is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory and financial planning services through MML Investors Services,LLC. Member SIPC. (www.SIPC.org) Supervisory Office: 1956 Carter Road Suite 200, Cleveland, OH 44113. 216- 621-5680. Perme Financial Group is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC or its affiliated companies.
