America's official retirement age - when a person can start claiming Social Security benefits - is between 65 and 67. But in many cases, Social Security won't be enough to cover all expenses in retirement. Most people need income from...
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Seasonal uptrend. It's beginning to look a lot like a Santa Claus rally as the S&P 500 Index pushes toward it's ninth record high in three weeks. The S&P 500 hasn't posted two consecutive declines for 27 trading days, the longest...
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Financial mistakes can occur throughout your lifetime. Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s or 60s, it’s important to be aware of financial pitfalls to avoid. Planning is the best way to avoid financial mistakes, and those...
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Weigh your choices before deciding where - or whether - to move your retirement savings when you switch employers.
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Investors may want to avoid these common errors when saving for retirement. In the sports world, a mental error can cost your team the big game. When you are investing, a mental error can put your retirement portfolio at risk....
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A rough start. Stocks are searching for direction this morning after a rough start to the fourth quarter. The S&P 500 Index dropped about 3% in the past two trading sessions, the first time the benchmark has dropped 1% on consecutive...
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The financial considerations of retiring “earlier” or “later” If you can retire by choice, the question of “when” comes to mind. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of retirement at three...
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Friday, September 20, 2019
Last chance to start your 2019 SIMPLE IRA! September 30th is the deadline! Defer up to $13,000 pre-tax, plus $3,000 catch-up if over 50! No TPA Very low fees 1% - 3% matching (only if employee contributes) Call your 401(k) headquarters...
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Auto-pilot is regularly used to fly airplanes. But is it a good idea for your retirement investments? An increasing number of automated retirement plans are appearing on the market, promising to adjust your investments over time....
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It may be time to adjust your investment mix and investing approach. Over time, your investment portfolio can change subtly. A bull market can leave you with more of your holdings in equities than you prefer, and the target asset...
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You can't control how your investments perform, but you can control the order in which you withdraw them. Bev Bachel looks at sequence of returns risk-a factor that can have a big difference on your retirement funds. Learn more at the...
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Inflation fears, trade talks, political and international developments...there's a lot going on in the world right now. As we've seen over the years, events like these can influence stock prices in the short-term. When you hear that...
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Lessons to learn from this experiment. Retirement is ideally a happy time of your life, freeing you up to do things you’ve long postponed. However, the prospect of retirement can also cause stress if you’re not sure you...
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Have you saved enough for these major retirement expenses? Many people approach retirement thinking that their cost of living will decrease once they stop working. This is only partially true, and misconceptions about future expenses...
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Millennials are the most computer literate generation, and they’re used to instant access to all kinds of information. This doesn’t mean that they’re financially savvy. Unfortunately, money is seldom taught in public...
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Your investment strategy and estate plan should keep pace as your views evolve. Time changes our perspective on many things, including our finances. Perhaps you used to think that money would solve all your problems, or that you...
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Managing finances responsibly takes a lot of time -- and experience. Try to avoid the traps described here.
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LPL Research Outlook 2019: FUNDAMENTAL: How to Focus on What Really Matters in the Markets is filled with investment insights and market guidance for the year ahead. LPL Financial Research believes that even as investors face prospects...
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