Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Lauren Kremidas

09/12/2023

If you haven't met with a financial advisor before, here are some critical questions to ask to help ensure the relationship is a good fit.

Here are 10 questions to ask

09/11/2023

Like all Americans who lived through this day, I remember exactly where I was on September 11, 2001. It’s a day that I will truly never forget. Please join me in taking a moment to remember the fallen and honor the heroes who never hesitated to help our fellow Americans in our most desperate hour.

09/09/2023

The idea of winning millions in a lottery or sweepstakes can be exciting. But, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Legitimate lotteries and sweepstakes never ask for money upfront in exchange for a prize.

09/07/2023

Long-distance relationships are becoming more commonplace in today's technologically advanced world. However, be wary of sending money, especially if you've never met in person. A scammer can prey on your emotional state and take advantage of your trust, generosity and goodwill.

09/05/2023

This scam often involves an attorney searching for a beneficiary for his or her deceased client. Keep in mind that you should never pay money in order to get money. If you believe an offer is legitimate, discuss it with a family member or trusted friend to gain an outside perspective.

09/05/2023

This past week investors digested key datapoints around the U.S. jobs market, all of which presented a unified message: There are early signs of softening in the labor market ahead. While one month does not make a trend, the consistency of the data recently points to a labor market that may be coming back to earth after an extended period of elevated tightness.

We share two important implications of a potentially cooling labor market and more key takeaways in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

09/04/2023

By building financial literacy, family members from tweens to young adults can start on the path toward long-lasting financial strength. Discover actionable tips and resources to teach your kids, or yourself, about finances. Watch this webinar live on Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. CT or on demand after.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM Central Daylight Time.

09/03/2023

Scam artists have been known to impersonate loved ones, tricking older adults into providing financial information or sending money to an unknown account. Always ask questions that only your loved one can answer or call your family member back at a number that you know to be legitimate.

09/02/2023

Find out how to take your business to the next level by moving to Edward Jones.

Join us at our Financial Advisor Opportunity Event in Dallas, November 2-3, 2023.

https://bit.ly/45QOGLZ

09/01/2023

One strategy for ramping up your retirement savings is to increase your 401(k) contributions any time your salary goes up. This can help you stay on track as you work toward your retirement goals.

Understand the key benefits of funding your 401k and why you should consider increasing those contributions as your salary increases.

09/01/2023

Do you know how to protect yourself from a cyberattack? To help spread awareness of these increasingly frequent attacks, I'll be posting some common types of financial scams as well as tips for how to avoid becoming a target for fraud in the coming days and weeks. Click this link to learn more:

Common types of fraud

08/31/2023

Markets are up for the year, but major indexes have been more volatile lately. Where are the opportunities in today’s market?

Our Monthly Market Compass helps keep you in the know about changes in the market, but also looks ahead to what may be down the road.