Weekly Research, May 7th 2013

Here is the latest LPL Financial research on the stock market, bond market and american economy. Weekly Market Commentary Weekly Economic Commentary Weekly Bond Market Commentary

2 Common Investments with Uncommon Tax Benefits

A common question we receive at Prosperion is “where all the tax-advantaged investments?” Specifically there are two under-appreciated and often overlooked investment strategies I’d like to discuss, municipal bonds and dividends.

Starbucks in Vietnam – Why Perspective Matters

Did you heard the one about the shadow of the “DOW 14,000”? What is this some sort of financial groundhog day? I believe having the right perspective influences how we interpret the world and is key to seeing all the opportunity around us.

Prosper On: 2012 Wrap Up

Rather than provide the standard yearly wrap up, I thought it would be best to address the two most frequent questions I’ve been receiving. First, what was surprising about 2012? Second, what’s the outlook for 2013?

Prosper On: Time to Get to Work

With the 2012 election over and a familiar face in office it’s time to get to work. We are, and always have been, a land of opportunity for those willing to put in the time and sweat. Now is the time to make it happen.

So what do we need to do?