The Federal Reserve (Fed) announced a 25-basis point (0.25%) rate reduction July 31. As shown in the LPL Chart of the Day, The Federal Reserve’s First Rate Cut in 10 Years, the rate cut was the first since the 2008 Financial Crisis.
Lowering Your Tax Bill with an HSA -- Today and in Retirement
For years, Americans have been schooled on the benefits of saving: for retirement, for a child's higher education, and even for a rainy day. It's time to add another item to that list: health care. As health insurance premiums, deductibles, and co-pays rise, the need to set aside funds specifically for medical costs has become a reality for a growing number of people.
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Resurgence in American Manufacturing: Good for your Investments?
There has been much said about the loss of American manufacturing jobs over the last two decades and the far reaching negative effects on the middle class household and the greater American economy. For many years, globalization of manufacturing has left America importing more goods. Today there are significant signs that this trend is beginning to reverse.