The LPL Research Outlook 2019: FUNDAMENTAL: How to Focus on What Really Matters in the Markets is here to provide insightful commentary, economic and market guidance, and LPL Researches investment recommendations to help us navigate the year ahead.
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Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds
Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
A House Divided
By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person
Business owners may be able to protect themselves from the financial consequences of losing a key employee.
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.