Where to Save First  I created this list to help you decide what order to start investing your money. Before investing, I recommend having an emergency savings fund so you can access cash quickly if needed. 1. 401(k) Match Contribute enough money to receive your full...

College is the time to try new things, meet new people, and enjoy new experiences. With all your new freedom comes more responsibility. Managing your finances is one of those responsibilities and if you plan accordingly you will be off to a great start! 1. Lay out...

What is going on with Tesla? A year ago, Tesla traded at 225 and the company’s CEO, Elon Musk, was under constant scrutiny from the public and short sellers. Now, Tesla trades at over 2,000 per share! Growth Tesla is up 403% YTD and +1,040% since June 2019. If you...

1) Apple Craze Apple hit a $1.93 trillion dollar market capitalization this week. Currently, Apple is the largest publicly traded company in the United States. Below you can see their revenue through the years and the percent from each category. *Revenue and Net...

Mega caps have been all the rage lately. The top 5 stocks in the S&P 500 index account for more than 20% of the index.1 The top five stocks have been a winning trade the last decade, but can it continue? Hopefully, this article can help put things in perspective....

  LPL Financial Research is looking ahead for new ways to face current challenges and prepare for better times. Use our Midyear Outlook 2020 to chart a path to eventual economic and market recovery. Plus, learn how stocks may predict the next president! It’s still...

I’m Changing Jobs. What Should I Do With My 401(k)? If you’re changing jobs, here are your choices for what to do with your retirement plan. Although some people take cash distributions, there are often better options. Take the Money in Cash Uncle Sam loves early cash...

For today’s homebuyer, mortgages are cheaper than ever. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 3.29% in early March, the lowest level recorded in almost 50 years. And 15-year mortgage rates came in even lower, averaging a mere 2.79%.1 These exceptionally...

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