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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Be Storm Smart: How to Prepare for Extreme Weather
More than a quarter of U.S. homes are exposed to severe or extreme weather risk. While homeowners can’t control the forecast, they can take proactive steps to prepare.
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HOT TOPIC: The Shutdown is Over: What Now?
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.
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Financial Tools That Can Help Americans with Disabilities
Special needs trusts and ABLE accounts can help disabled individuals establish financial independence and save for the future without losing access to critical government benefits.
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Making It Make Sense: The Roth 5-Year Rule
Understanding the Roth 5-year rule is essential to maintaining the tax advantaged treatment of Roth account assets.
Calculators
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Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?
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Credit Card Debt
How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?