Ryan Maher, Equitable Advisors, LLC

11/10/2021

We salute our veterans and active military members who have given so much and continue to do so to ensure our freedoms are protected. Happy Veterans Day.

11/07/2021

Check out LPL Financial Research's Podcast: “Taper Time!".

LPL Research discuss why they expect tapering to be announced and what it could mean for the economy.

11/07/2021

Check out LPL Financial Research's Weekly Commentary on the market: “Five Things That Might Spook Markets".

11/07/2021

Sundays are for sleeping in! Remember to turn your clocks back Sunday to mark the end of Daylight Saving Time.

10/31/2021

Preparing for the future is more than just saving for retirement. It’s creating a holistic life plan designed to help you meet anticipated needs as well as long-term goals. Working with a financial professional can help you chart a path to achieving the future most meaningful to you. https://eqtble.co/37waNuS

10/31/2021

If you're a teacher or a first responder, pending federal legislation may make home ownership more attainable for you. Find out what's in the law and how it might help you.

Buying a home is hardly an easy thing to do. To achieve that goal, you need to save up money for a down payment on your home, and for some workers, that's a tough thing to do. But there's a new proposal in the works that may waive that requirement for certain mortgage applicants. Here's what you nee...

10/31/2021

Transferring wealth to family members doesn't always go as planned. Learn the four reasons for failure to avoid and pass down your wealth in the way you've always planned.

Getty Images Over the next 25 years, analysts anticipate $68 trillion to be passed down to younger generations and charities. While the importance of legacy planning is not limited to the forthcoming Great Wealth Transfer, it does spotlight the significant amount of wealth that has been created, pri...

10/30/2021

Check out LPL Financial Research's Podcast: “Corporate Profits, Consumers, and Crystal Balls'.

LPL Research previews third-quarter earnings, explores the recent sales report, and answers some tough asset allocation questions.

10/30/2021

If you're just starting out, financial security may seem like a daunting goal. But focus and commitment can get you there. Follow these four steps to build financial security at any age.

Financial security is a common goal amongst millennials. After all, we all want to make sure that we have enough money for college, a house in the future, and other major life events. However, actually building financial security can be difficult. That’s why in this article, we’ll talk about how...

10/30/2021

After years of keeping interest rates at rock bottom, the Federal Reserve has finally signaled plans to raise rates in 2023. Consider taking these steps before that happens so you'll be prepared when rates start rising.

The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates near zero to help spur an economic recovery in the wake of the pandemic. In March, the Fed affirmed its plan to stick to near-zero interest rates. But this week, it changed course and said it expects to raise interest rates in 2023. And that could impact p...

10/30/2021

Wishing you and your family a very Happy Halloween!

10/26/2021

Paid off your mortgage early? Congratulations! Consider these strategic ways to use that extra cash and meet more important financial goals.

Image source: Getty Images Many people sign a mortgage and wind up paying it off over 30 years, or however long their loan term is slated for. But what if you've managed to pay off your home loan ahead of schedule? If that's the case, going forward, you won't have to come up with the money for a mon...