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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The energy sector has certainly been on a wild ride over the course of the past year, perhaps the wildest of all of the S&P 500 sectors. The outbreak of the pandemic in 2020 caused such a demand shock that oil futures traded for a...
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Most people who decide to purchase stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or other investment vehicles do so understanding that there are risks associated with investing, but believing that the potential growth they may realize over time...
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
In 2020, the government gave taxpayers an automatic six-month extension due to the coronavirus. Individuals who were affected by the damaging wildfires were also given additional time to meet most tax deadlines. However, in 2021, the...
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Thursday, February 18, 2021
The US economy had a tumultuous year in 2020, to say the least, and after rebounding strongly in the third quarter, the holiday surge in COVID-19 cases increased the risk that the economy may stumble heading into the new year. The...
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
“Bulls make money, bears make money, and pigs get slaughtered.” Old Wall Street saying. The Chinese New Year (often called the Lunar New Year) will kick off Friday, February 12, and with it will begin the Year of the Ox....
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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
While the 2020 tax year saw some significant changes to filing deadlines due to the effects of the global pandemic, the 2021 tax season seems to be set to be on track with normal filing deadlines. With the pandemic still in sight, it...
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
2021 kicks off the first year of a new four-year presidential cycle. One of the most popular questions we’ve received lately is how have stocks performed historically during this political year. For starters, the S&P 500 Index...
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Market Signals Covers It All This week’s Market Signals podcast covers all the latest events impacting markets and the economy: Q4 earnings, a new stimulus proposal, the Democratic blue wave, and President-elect Joe Biden’s...
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Rising COVID-19 cases and concern about the policy environment put a dent in small business optimism in the month of December, the index’s second straight monthly decline. As shown in the LPL Chart of the Day, the National...
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Just about every success story involves the influence of one (or more) mentors along the way. Mentorship can provide benefits to both the mentor and mentee, helping build long-term relationships while developing leadership skills and...
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
In an increasingly paper-free society, organizing your financial documents can still be a challenge. No matter how simple or complex your financial picture might be, it takes some thought-out organization to keep your tax documents,...
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Talking about the end of life or possible tragic events is not something people naturally want to do, but it is important. To have your wishes honored and to create a plan to make the transition easier for those left, these plans need...
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
If you are a Millennial or Gen-Zer, buying your first home is likely one of the top priorities on your list. While you may know that you are ready for a house, you may be wondering what considerations you need to make before getting...
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Well, we can officially say goodbye to 2020. Although there still will be many challenges in 2021, we do see much better times ahead. Just how amazing was it? “2020 will go down in history as the first year to ever be down 30% at...
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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
New Year's is traditionally the time to review your life and make resolutions for change. In addition to thinking about working out, eating healthy, and meeting personal and professional goals, you should also think about your finances...
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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
For many economic data series, 2020 has been a roller coaster. Not for housing, however. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures jump-started the “nesting” behavioral shift away from urban...
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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Stocks continue to surprise to the upside, with the Russell 2000 Index (small caps) and the Nasdaq making new all-time highs on Tuesday. The S&P 500 Index, a chip shot from new highs, already has made 30 new highs so far this year....
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Tuesday, we released our 2021 market views in Outlook 2021: Powering Forward. We are extremely proud of this report and we can’t wait to hear your feedback! As we explain in Outlook 2021, we anticipate a strong earnings rebound...
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
More than most years, it’s hard to look ahead to the next year, to 2021, without looking back at 2020. A global pandemic, a massive economic collapse, a bear market, a surprisingly sharp reversal, a hotly contested election where...
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Last year, the average American spent nearly $1,000 per person on holiday gifts, up from about $885 per person in 2018.1 Though the COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh on the retail sector (and many Americans' bank accounts), some...
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
One way to help boost returns without incurring any extra risk is called tax harvesting, which sounds a lot more difficult than it truly is. Simply put, it is the sale of securities at a loss in an effort to offset the capital gains...
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Just what you need, right? One more time-consuming task to be taken care of between now and the end of the year. But taking a little time out from the holiday chores to make some strategic saving and investing decisions before...
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
What a month November was! Here are some of the highlights: Best month for Dow since January 1987 (11.9%) and best November since 1928 Best month ever for the STOXX 600 (16.7%) Best month ever for the Russell 2000 (18.3%) Best month...
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
As 2020 winds down, it has been an extremely tough year on all of us. Still, there are many reasons to be thankful and today we will share some reasons investors should be thankful. Stocks have had one of the largest reversals ever in...
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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Third quarter earnings season has been outstanding relative to expectations by many measures. Some of the highlights: S&P 500 Index earnings are tracking to a 7.5% year-over-year decline, as shown in the LPL Chart of the Day, more than...
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Monday, November 9, 2020
Financial planning is the process that can help you pursue your goals by evaluating your whole financial picture, then outlining strategies that are tailored to your individual needs and available resources. Just as the success of a...
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Monday, November 9, 2020
By the last third of the calendar year, you're likely to have a pretty good idea of what your annual income will be and whether any major expenses or big life changes await you. This can allow you to engage in more robust tax planning,...
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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
The election is over, but the questions are mounting. We don’t know who will be the next president as of Wednesday morning, but we do know that stocks tend to do well the final two months of an election year. “Once the...
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
In the recent LPL Market Signals video, LPL Financial Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick, Asset Allocation Strategist Dr. Barry Gilbert, and LPL Government Relations AVP Nana Nyanin discussed the upcoming election, the economy, and...
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Your plans for retirement may include travel, home improvements, and more time spent with family. Few people enter retirement with the expectation (or even the thought) that they soon may be unable to live independently. However, this...
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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Now that we have your attention with that eye-grabbing title, there’s definitely something to the idea that stocks perform better the year after a sitting president wins reelection. “Think about it—usually when a...
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Thursday, October 15, 2020
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period is the time during which Medicare beneficiaries can make new choices and pick plans that work best for them. Each year, Medicare plan costs and coverage typically change. In addition, your...
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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
With Election Day just under a month away and voting already taking place in many states, it is still anyone’s guess who will win on November 3. With all of the noise surrounding the election, we prefer to focus on the signals...
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
If you've been wondering how to optimize your finances and ensure your money continues to work for you, a financial professional may be able to help. But the thought of turning over your most sensitive financial information to a...
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Sunday, June 21, 2020
I believe that my journey to a career in finance began long before I really knew much is anything about financial advisors. For those that don't know, Steve Tybus is my dad, my mentor, my biggest supporter and my toughest critic. For...
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Monday, April 20, 2020
As you may have heard the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was recently signed into law. This was put into place to provide assistance to those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Did you know the act...
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Monday, March 23, 2020
Recent market volatility, along with the pullback, creates a buying opportunity for investments. You have until April 15, 2020 to make your 2019 IRA or Roth IRA contributions. Full contributions for 2019 are $6,000, with a $1,000/year...
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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
The tough times that global markets were experiencing due to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) worsened this past weekend as a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia resulted in sharply declining oil prices. This combination of...
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Friday, July 26, 2019
Each month the bills are do, you pay the mortgage or rent, utilities, credit card bills, the list goes on and on. But do you pay your most important bill? Yourself. Paying yourself first, is putting money into savings each month....
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
The markets for 2019 started off with growth and less volatility than was seen throughout 2018. The volatility increased again last Friday, when the US announced an increase of tariffs from 10% to 25% on $200 billion of Chinese goods 1...
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Thursday, May 2, 2019
Happy beginning of May, its finally starting to warm up in the northeast. Time for flowers to start blooming and soon time to start new plants. Your finances are very similar to growing a garden. How is your financial garden? Have you...
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Monday, March 25, 2019
An online advising platform is also knowns as a Robo Advisor that manages investments without human financial planners. The robo advisors are computers that use various algorithms to invest and manage investments. A benefit of this is...
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