Unfortunately, life doesn’t make it easy for us to tune things out and focus on what’s right in front of us. We carry everything we have going on in our lives from one moment to the next whether we want…

As expected, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its final two-day meeting of 2023, marking the third consecutive meeting without a raise in rates. This increases the chances that the Fed has finished its tightening cycle, which took…

LPL Research’s Outlook 2024: A Turning Point provides insight and analysis into next year’s opportunities, challenges, and potential surprises. We understand that making progress toward long-term financial goals requires a strong plan and sound advice. The insights in this report,…

If someone asked you to quickly write down all the responsibilities you have in life, all the things you have to take care of, where would you fall on the list? Many wouldn’t even make an appearance on their own…

In 2022, Americans spent $136.8 billion on their pets—including pet food, veterinary care, grooming, boarding, insurance, and other pet-related products and services.1 That amount is more than 50% higher than the amount spent in 2018, when expenditures reached $90.5 billion,…

Trying to buy or sell assets based on absolute market highs or lows may produce lower returns. Buying low or selling high is a prudent strategy for most investors, an effort to maximize returns. But buying lowest or selling highest…

A lot of people don’t realize how much money they could save if they stopped nickels, dimes, and dollars from leaving their online accounts, pockets and wallets for reasons that could have been avoided—if they’d been more financially literate. In…

Do you have a financial plan that will help you send your kids to college, take the trips you’ve dreamed about, and enjoy your golden years? If not, you may want to start planning now. Creating a financial plan may…

Keep Your Money Safe With These Online Shopping Security Tips The 2022 holiday gift season is now in the rear-view mirror. If you’re like many other people, chances are you did a good amount of shopping online. After all, online…

Identity theft compromises the personal data of millions of Americans every year. There are steps you can take to minimize your online risk and protect your sensitive data from cyber-attacks. Identity theft is a growing concern that impacts millions of…