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In good times and bad, your financial professional is there to help. If you need someone to help you navigate what’s ahead and help you protect your finances, you can turn to your financial professional.  Securities offered through Registered Representatives of...

Your financial professional should get the scoop about your work life. Whether you get that big raise, start a new job or get a new title, or start your own business, your financial pro needs to be in the loop.  Securities offered through Registered...

Who’s the first person you tell big news to? Your spouse? Your family? Put your financial professional near the top of your list. They need to know about the big transitions you make, so they can help you adjust your strategy accordingly.   Securities offered...

We all have goals and dreams and things we’d like to pursue. But how can your financial professional be of any help if they don’t know what they are?  Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer,...

In advance of 2023, the recession drum beats were so loud it was deafening. Market pundits warned that as the Fed raised interest rates, it was just a matter of time before the economy entered a recession. But it’s July now, and so far, no recession. It appears that...

Want to give your child or grandchild a financial head start? A Roth IRA might be a choice to consider. Read on to learn more about how doing this may benefit both of you. Rules for setting up a Roth IRA. If your teen has an earned income, you may be able to set up a...

Federal estate taxes have been a source of funding for the federal government almost since the U.S. was founded. In 1797, Congress instituted a system of federal stamps that were required on all wills offered for probate when property (land, homes) was transferred...

Will you pay higher taxes in retirement? It’s possible. But that will largely depend on how you generate income. Will it be from working? Will it be from retirement plans? And if it does come from retirement plans, it’s important to understand which types of plans...

New retirees sometimes worry that they are spending too much, too soon. Should they scale back? Are they at risk of outliving their money? This concern may be legitimate. Some households "live it up" and spend more than they anticipate as retirement starts to unfold....

One of the common threads of a mobile workforce is that many individuals who leave their job are faced with a decision about what to do with their 401(k) account.¹ Individuals have four choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.2 Choice 1:...