MARKET OUTLOOK
LPL Research’s 2026 Midyear Outlook: Policy, Buildouts, & Bottlenecks delivers market insights on what we may expect from the economy, stocks, bonds, and more for the remainder of 2026.
2026 Midyear OutlookNewsletters
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Life Insurance for Two
Survivorship life insurance may be a cost-effective coverage solution for older couples or business partners.
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Variable Annuities: Strategies to Help Counter Retirement Risks
Unlike retirement accounts, there are no federal contribution limits for variable annuities, and the investment gains won’t be taxed until they are withdrawn.
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Surprise! It’s Retirement Time
Considering some important issues now could provide more options in the event of early retirement.
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Small Business: Coping with the End of De Minimis Imports
Small businesses must now pay duties on low-value goods they could previously source inexpensively from China and elsewhere.
Calculators
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LTCI Cost of Waiting
Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
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Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?
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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.