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Strong Jobs Rattle Bond Investors

Submitted by CalBay Investments, Inc. on July 10th, 2019

The June jobs report was solid.

Nonfarm payrolls rose 224,000, according to data released July 5. As shown in the LPL Chart of the Day, Strong June Payrolls Gain Surprises Investors, the rise in jobs last month handily beat estimates for a 160,000 gain.

 

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Social Security Retirement Benefit Basics

Submitted by CalBay Investments, Inc. on July 9th, 2019

Social Security benefits are a major source of retirement income for most people. Your Social Security retirement benefit is based on the number of years you've been working and the amount you've earned. When you begin taking Social Security benefits also greatly affects the size of your benefit.

How do you qualify for retirement benefits?

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Protecting Your Savings and Investments

Submitted by CalBay Investments, Inc. on July 9th, 2019

In the wake of turbulence in the financial markets, it's worth reviewing the legal protections available for assets held by banks, credit unions, and securities dealers.

Bank/savings and loan deposit accounts

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Happy Birthday, And Another Record Goes Down

Submitted by CalBay Investments, Inc. on July 3rd, 2019

“If you’re looking for something to discuss at your barbecue while watching fireworks, be sure to mention this is now the oldest economic cycle in history at 121 months old,” explained LPL Senior Market Strategist Ryan Detrick. That’s right, this cycle just topped the previous record of 120 months from the 1990s technology boom.

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LPL Research Midyear Outlook 2019

Submitted by CalBay Investments, Inc. on June 26th, 2019

We are pleased to announce the release of the LPL Research Midyear Outlook 2019: FUNDAMENTAL: How to Focus on What Really Matters in the Markets, with investment insights and market guidance through the end of 2019.

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Historical Perspectives on Initial Fed Rate Cuts

Submitted by CalBay Investments, Inc. on June 19th, 2019

Stocks have benefited recently from increasing hopes of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut, pulling the S&P 500 Index back to within 2% of its record high set April 30. But just how much help would a potential rate cut this summer actually provide?

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Sentiment Stands Strong

Submitted by CalBay Investments, Inc. on June 12th, 2019

Business confidence surged in May despite renewed uncertainty in the U.S.-China trade dispute. As shown in the LPL Chart of the Day, “Business Optimism Surges Despite Trade Uncertainty,” the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism gauge climbed to a seven-month high in May.

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Life Insurance: Is It Missing From Your Plan?

Submitted by CalBay Investments, Inc. on June 4th, 2019

Life insurance may be a cornerstone of a sound financial plan, providing potential financial stability to a surviving spouse, children, or other family members in the event of your untimely death. Sadly, many Americans have no life insurance coverage whatsoever, and of those who do, many don't have enough.1

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Investing for Major Financial Goals

Submitted by CalBay Investments, Inc. on June 4th, 2019

Go out into your yard and dig a big hole. Every month, throw $50 into it, but don't take any money out until you're ready to buy a house, send your child to college, or retire. It sounds a little crazy, doesn't it? But that's what investing without setting clear-cut goals is like.

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Adding a Personal Backup With a Living Trust

Submitted by CalBay Investments, Inc. on June 4th, 2019

The managers of well-run businesses usually name "backups" to keep things going smoothly -- just in case. That's also a smart plan for your personal finances, where you risk experiencing financial losses or other difficulties if you can't make your own decisions because of a long illness or other unexpected problem.

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