Home Refinancing Basics
Even though more than half of all new mortgages issued in recent years have been for homeowners refinancing their existing home loans, the decision to refinance isn’t necessarily the wisest strategy for everyone.
Helping to Care for Aging Parents
Many baby boomers are finding that their aging parents are in need of health care assistance.
Financing a New Car
For most new car buyers, the question of whether or not to finance their purchase is academic — with the average new car price approaching $30,000, some sort of loan is usually necessary.
Buying a New or Used Car
The first step to getting a good deal on a new or used car is to be informed before you negotiate with a dealer. New and used car cost guides are available in bookstores, libraries, and online. These will help you research prospective models, their factory invoice prices, and the costs of various options.
Beyond Retirement: What About Your Other Goals?
In addition to saving for retirement, there may be several other major financial goals you’ll need to juggle in a lifetime.
- Client Letter | Positive Momentum Builds as Year-End Approaches | November 5, 2025
on November 5, 2025 at 1:35 pmLPL Research reviews strong earnings, Fed policy signals, and easing trade tensions shaping the market outlook into year-end.
- Weekly Market Commentary | From Micro to Macro: A Busy Week of Market-Moving Data | November 3, 2025on November 3, 2025 at 12:39 pm
LPL Research reports on Fed rate cut, U.S.–China trade truce, strong earnings, and AI spending scrutiny amid narrowing market breadth and volatility risks.
- Weekly Market Commentary | What Could Spook Markets | October 27, 2025on October 27, 2025 at 4:07 pm
LPL Research provides commentary on which risks should be paid attention to as the markets move into the final months of the year.
