After hovering at or near record lows for several years, several areas of the bond market are now posting rising rates. Yes, this can result in many bonds losing value, but over time it can also mean more income and stronger total return for your bond holdings. Here’s a look at the last three periods of rising rates and [...]
Why do so many of us delegate financial responsibilities to others? Many women are in charge of their financial lives, and proudly so. Some have become their own financial captains as a result of life events; others have always steered their own ships. Even so, there are too many women who are left out of [...]
What If America Shatters Its Debt Ceiling? The global economic consequences could be severe. In October, America may risk running out of cash. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew recently urged Congress to lift the federal debt limit before October 17. Secretary Lew claims that if nothing is done by that date, the Treasury will have only [...]
As a business owner, you need to ensure that you have adequate insurance coverage to protect family, business partner(s) and key employees, so that no matter what the future holds, the business can continue to provide for those who depend on it. With the right insurance strategies in place, you can guard your business against [...]
A financial checklist for the most difficult of times. The passing of a loved one irrevocably alters family life. After a death, there is so much to attend to that addressing financial matters related to a family member’s passing may be put on hold. This should be done, though, and it is better to do [...]
New Video: Saying Nothing: The Fed's Powerful Message. LPL Financial Research's CIO Burt White discusses how the Fed's highly anticipated statement of monetary policy (09/18/13) surprised the markets, going against the consensus expectation of reduced asset purchases.
For the first time in 6 years, the correlation between the S&P 500 and the 10 year Treasury yield has turned negative.
Conditions in Europe have stopped worsening but deep problems still exist under the surface.
Because you've worked hard to create a secure and comfortable lifestyle for your family, you'll want to ensure that you have a sound financial plan that includes trust and estate planning. With some forethought, you may be able to minimize gift and estate taxes and preserve more of your assets for those you care about. [...]
"The increasing affluence and the emergence of consumer classes in developing countries is a durable trend that should continue for many decades to come.” — Rob Lovelace, portfolio counselor Download this now: Rise of the Global Consumer Introduction: In Peru and other developing countries around the world, young men and women are doing things their parents never dreamed of. They are buying washing machines, taking their first [...]
