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Retirement (just like any life stage) can throw curveballs when we least expect it. Whether it's divorce, widowhood, sudden health issues or financial setbacks, learning how to make course corrections can help you stay on financial track. Let's chat soon to explore any retirement course corrections you might need to make.

Resilient choices and the new retirement Making resilient choices is key to thriving in today’s new retirement. Our latest study, in partnership with Age Wave, details impactful choices you can make.

After more than 1 ½ years of large-cap growth sectors and the "Magnificent 7" leading the market, what has caused a somewhat sudden rotation away from the tech darlings? We highlight three key elements.

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

Although retirement may seem far off in the horizon, it’s never too early to invest in a stronger savings strategy for your future. Implementing these methods can help you save with consistency and convenience.

5 ways to help make saving for retirement easier (US|EN) It’s never too early to invest in a stronger retirement savings strategy for your future. Here, we explore ways to help ease your financial to-dos.www.edwardjones.com/us-en

Although nearly two-thirds of business owners (64%) have prepared a business succession plan, 16% feel unprepared for their succession plan, according to our latest research with Morning Consult and NEXT360 Partners.

Edward Jones Principal of Retirement Products Katherine Roy joined Yahoo! Finance Wealth to discuss considerations for transitioning businesses from owners to successors.

Passing the torch: What businesses need in succession plan 52 CEOs stepped down in the first quarter of 2024, the highest level in four years according to executive search and leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates. Edward Jones Principal of Retirement Products Katherine Roy joins Wealth! to give insight into how business owners need to start....

As we kicked off 2024, one of our 10 key calls for the year was our view that while equity markets would continue to perform well, the market's underlying leadership would rotate, broadening out beyond 2023's Magnificent Seven concentration.

We take a look at how this recently showed up within three key market matchups, and what it may mean for investors' portfolios.

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

Can Social Security stay solvent? We believe it can — but this may require some tough adjustments by Congress.

How secure is Social Security? (US|EN) Can Social Security stay solvent? We believe it can — but this may require some tough adjustments by Congress.www.edwardjones.com/us-en

Check out our midyear review and outlook for the back half of 2024 in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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

As interest rates have crept back up from their multiyear lows, it’s important to revisit your debt management strategy. Here are 8 key tips to help get started.

Your playbook for paying down high-interest debt (US|EN) As interest rates have crept back up from their multiyear lows, it’s important to revisit your debt management strategy.www.edwardjones.com/us-en

Unlock your Financial Freedom with lessons designed to help your holistic financial health.

Healthy Financial Habits Learn more about how you can develop healthy financial habits needed for financial well-being. From Edward Jones and EVERFI

Whether you hope to invest a little extra income, prepare a future for your family that includes a secure retirement or save for a new home or education, we’re here to coach you through it. Learn what you can expect from me as we start planning your financial strategy.

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Our latest Weekly Market Wrap discusses a potential silver lining to the cooling economy and how inflation may also be resuming a gradual cooling period. Read on for potential effects on the markets, whether or not we see moderating inflation.

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

National Financial Freedom Day is July 1. Have you taken advantage of our state-of-the-art Financial Foundation tools to work toward your goals? Check out this video to learn more, and then let's talk about how we can help you accomplish what's most important to you.

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With the first half of 2024 now in the books, our latest Weekly Market Wrap takes a look at a few notable winners and losers in the markets. Check out our views on what that performance means for the remainder of the year.

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

Got a big-ticket trip to some amazing location in mind? I can help you plan a strategy for short-term financial goals like vacation travel or home renovations.

Planning for short-term financial goals Does your retirement journey include stops along the way? Planning for your short-term goals without losing focus on your long-term journey is key.

In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we explore the current state of the consumer, the outlook for spending and the implications for both the economy and the markets.

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

How you fill out your W-4 can help determine if you will get a refund or owe money come tax time. Take steps to avoid common mistakes that often lead to underpayment penalties.

Your W-4 can help avoid surprises during tax season (US|EN) Learn how your W-4 options can help determine if you get a refund or owe money come tax time.www.edwardjones.com/us-en

Wondering how markets have typically performed around presidential elections? Here are four lessons we can draw from history.

Elections and the markets: 4 lessons from the past By looking at the past, we can learn four valuable lessons about how elections impact the markets. Explore market insights from Edward Jones.

The June FOMC meeting and U.S. inflation data were front and center last week, with both offering some positive news for the bulls. Our Weekly Market Wrap highlights potential market opportunities ahead.

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

The onset of summer coincided with signs of a cooling economy and mixed signals on the labor market, best described as a gradual normalization rather than a sudden shift.

We highlight four trends to watch in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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

It's normal to feel confused on whether to choose a will or living trust—or even both. Learn the basics to become more confident that you’re making the right moves for your family and your legacy.

Will vs. trust: What's the difference? It's crucial to create an estate plan that leaves the legacy you desire. Understanding the difference between wills and living trusts can help.

Planning to buy a home or do some home renovations? It's important to be intentional about how you fund it. If you go the route of borrowing, using debt strategically is key.

Reserve Line of Credit (US|EN) Edward Jones clients have the option to borrow funds by using securities and assets within eligible accounts. Learn more.www.edwardjones.com/us-en

This year's intense focus on the timing of a potential Fed rate cut, as well as the mania around AI, have been well documented. But there's more to this market than meets the eye.

We share three things that might come as a surprise in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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

May 29 is National 529 Day – a great chance for families to learn more about their options to save for a child's (or an adult's!) future education. Feeling overwhelmed trying to learn the ins and outs on your own? Don't stress. I can help tailor a strategy to work toward your education goals.

What’s a 529 plan? Saving money for college

After 4 weeks of rallying, markets took a breather last week, despite stellar earnings from the artificial intelligence (AI) darling Nvidia. While returns were narrow and concentrated in the technology space early on, diversification will likely be a key theme as the bull market continues and matures.

Find out more in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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

Working toward retirement savings, preparing for the unexpected and estate planning can support a more complete financial strategy and help protect your financial future.

Do you have these 3 financial goals covered?

Shopping for insurance doesn’t have to be overwhelming; you can navigate the insurance market confidently. Visit our site to evaluate plans and make informed insurance buying decisions.

Shopping for Insurance Learn what to consider and how to avoid bad deals when shopping for insurance. From Edward Jones and EVERFI

With inflation's peak in the rear view, and the stock market climbing to a new summit in recent days, last week highlighted the role the descent in inflation is having on the ascent in equities. We think these conjoining trends can persist, though likely with a few more hiccups along the way.

Check out our peak perspectives in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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

You've likely worked hard to plan for your long-term financial objectives, but have you taken the critical steps needed to create safeguards through estate planning? Make sure you avoid these six common mistakes.

Estate planning: Covering the essentials and mistakes to avoid (US|EN) While estate planning may be an uncomfortable topic, there are also many benefits to consider.www.edwardjones.com/us-en

Building home equity and saving on interest may make paying down your mortgage seem attractive. But while it may be tempting to put extra cash toward paying down debt, it may not always make the most financial sense.

Should you pay down your mortgage or invest? If you've refinanced or have extra money – you might think it's a good idea to pay-down your mortgage. But, your decision should depend largely on your debt-to-income ratio and your financial goals.

As the first quarter earnings season wraps up, we offer our take on the state of corporate America, which provides a valuable compass for evaluating the overall trajectory of stocks.

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