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LPL Research recently unveiled Outlook 2025: Pragmatic Optimism. The annual update offers a comprehensive analysis of the economic and market environment. I’m excited to bring to you a few of the key takeaways today.

Veterans can bring a wealth of skills, experiences, and perspectives to any type of business. But if you don't currently have any (or many) veterans on your staff, you may not know where to begin to evaluate their unique perspectives. Below, we discuss a few best practices to consider when hiring military veterans and how to get started.

In 2024, the landscape of financial independence is more daunting than ever, recalling the pervasive insecurity of the global financial crisis. Today, concerns that began with housing affordability among millennials have expanded, affecting Americans of all generations.

More than 100 million American adults currently care for a parent or other elderly relative in their home.1 These arrangements are often more by necessity than choice, as paying for outside caregivers or a long-term care facility can cost thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars a month. For many families, taking on this care themselves is the only viable option.

For HENRYs — High Earners [who are] Not Rich Yet — this high salary often comes at the expense of hefty student loans or other types of debt. Tackling this debt now can allow you to put your salary to its highest and best use. But where should you begin?

The time has finally arrived: your child is preparing for college and getting ready to take that next big life step. It is an exciting time, but for many parents, the financial responsibility and impact on their wallets can be crippling.

Annuities are investment strategies offered by insurance companies that provide a steady income stream in retirement. These financial vehicles may particularly appeal to high-net-worth (HNW) investors for various reasons.

With rising housing prices and interest rates, you may feel pressured to jump on the carousel to avoid being left behind. However, a home is one of the most expensive purchases most Americans will make, and you don't want to rush into a home that isn't right for your needs. Below, we'll explore a few key tips and insights to help high earners who are looking to buy a home during periods of high inflation.

The terms "rich" and "wealthy" are often used interchangeably. But are they really the same? As the saying goes, "Money talks, but wealth whispers." Here are some of the differences between being rich and being wealthy in terms of money, resources, and public perception.

For generations, homeownership has been billed as the hallmark of the American Dream. However, for high earners, it can also be a way to reduce taxes, receive more favorable capital gains treatment, and invest in their family's future. Below, we discuss a few benefits of homeownership that can have an outsized impact on households with high incomes.

Life insurance has its benefits, and choosing a manageable life insurance policy is a critical step in your retirement planning. It can help your family cover end-of-life expenses, funeral and burial costs, and pay for estate taxes. You must select a life insurance policy that could benefit you and your family in your retirement years. Here are a few options to review with your financial professional.

In today’s world, many nearing retirement are not solely interested in investing for wealth accumulation for their own benefit, but investing in companies that share specific environmental, social, and governance values working to improve society and the world.

Growing a business is impressive, but it takes more than just turning a profit to build wealth: It requires a mind shift from short-term gains to long-term prosperity. A business owner must focus on the company's financial confidence and long-term sustainability. Here are some critical tips to help business owners turn their earnings into wealth.

529 education savings plans allow families to put away money for their children's education without paying taxes on the earnings, as long as the withdrawals are used for qualified educational expenses and fall within the applicable annual limits.

Stocks, bonds and ETFs... oh my! If you've always been an investment novice with no idea where to start, class is officially in session. Welcome to Investing 101.

A 2022 Gallup Poll found that 58% of all adult Americans own stock. The top 1% owns more than half the total amount invested among those who own stock. 1 Making investing possible for your children, nieces, nephews and other loved ones may be the key to improving their financial future and getting them off to a good start in adulthood. Here are a few ways to help your children develop good habits regarding saving and investing.

The journey to prosperity involves more than just a high income. It requires strategic planning, wise investment decisions, and a keen understanding of your financial landscape. On Financial Professional Day, explore how working with a financial professional could be a game-changer on your path toward a higher net worth.

If you're nearing retirement age, you know the Social Security process and how much you will likely receive. With that information, you may have also anticipated that your Social Security benefit would not be enough to sustain you in retirement and, by itself, would not fully allow you to enjoy your retirement plans.

Financial literacy is essential for your personal financial health and even more crucial for the financial health of your small business. Being a small business owner comes with many responsibilities, one of which is maintaining the company's finances and helping keep it on track toward a solid financial future.