Robert Hikes, CFP

Race To Immunity To Beat Global COVID-19 Surge

Race To Immunity To Beat Global COVID-19 Surge Thursday, May 6, 2021 New Cases Surge Even as an unprecedented global vaccine rollout is underway the daily number of new COVID-19 cases reported (measured by the 7-day moving average) recently passed 1.25 million for the first time.

Pet Parenting Budgeting 101

Pet Parenting Budgeting 101 Tips for making smart financial decisions when caring for your pet.

Commodities Soar to Five Year Highs

Commodities Soar to Five Year Highs Friday, May 7, 2021 As talk of inflation continues to heat up, one asset class fueling the fire has been the commodities complex. In our one-year review of the market low, we noted how commodities had been some of the biggest winners during the market recovery.

These hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean include COVID tests with your stay

These hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean include COVID tests with your stay Ready to finally use your airline vouchers to jet off for a care-free international getaway? Expect a bit more paperwork. Even if you're vaccinated against COVID-19, you still need a negative coronavirus test result to get home.

Macron says France will begin lifting restrictions in May for vaccinated travelers

Macron says France will begin lifting restrictions in May for vaccinated travelers WASHINGTON - France will begin to lift travel restrictions on international travel with non-European Union nations like the United States starting next month, French President Emmanuel Macron told CBS News. "We will progressively lift restrictions at the beginning of May," Macron told the CBS News'....

Happy Financial Literacy Month

Happy Financial Literacy Month April is Financial Literacy Month, a time to raise awareness about the need for financial education.

Peak optimism? | LPL Daily Market Update

Peak optimism? | LPL Daily Market Update Monday, April 19, 2021 Top Story Peak optimism? Stocks are continuing their momentum from last year, with major indexes around the world making new highs and the S&P 500 Index already up more than 12% year to date.

Celebrate Giving Back During National Volunteer Week

Celebrate Giving Back During National Volunteer Week Honor those who serve and inspire us to serve, April 18-24, 2021.

Tax Day Considerations

Tax Day Considerations Covid-19 created financial challenges for many. Find out how it may affect your April 15 tax deadline.

Putting Your Stimulus Check to Work

Putting Your Stimulus Check to Work For many, the latest round of economic stimulus is a lifeline. But for Americans able to take advantage of remote work and social distancing measures, it represents something very different: discretionary spending above and beyond their normal income. How do you make the most of your stimulus money?

Raising Forecasts Again: Learn Why | LPL Daily Market Update

Raising Forecasts Again: Learn Why | LPL Daily Market Update Monday, April 5, 2021 Top Story Raising Forecasts...Again LPL Research revises previous forecasts to better reflect the growing optimism of an economy on the rebound in this week's Weekly Market Commentary , available at 1 p.m. ET. Daily Insights U.S. stocks point higher after employers added the mo...