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.
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on September 16, 2025 at 11:12 amLPL Research examines political shifts and fiscal concerns in Japan, France, the U.K., and the U.S. and its impact on bond yields.
- Global Portfolio Strategy | September Fed Rate Cut Is Probably a Lock as Job Growth Slows | September 9, 2025on September 9, 2025 at 2:18 pm
LPL Research recaps a month of continued S&P 500 strength, reasons for a likely Fed rate cut, and small cap outperformance.
- Weekly Market Commentary | Stocks Are Following the Market’s Playbook | September 8, 2025on September 8, 2025 at 11:57 am
LPL sees bull market strength as stocks follow recovery trends, with AI growth, Fed cuts, and economic resilience driving upside.
