A message from Paul Reilly

I know that some of the current financial headlines may be unnerving, but rest assured that Raymond James is well-prepared to weather changing or challenging market conditions. Our Chair and CEO Paul Reilly recently shared a message to our firm’s advisors and associates discussing recent bank shutdowns and Raymond James’ secure positioning through our prudent, […]

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Tempted by the van life? Weigh these logistical trade-offs

FAMILY & LIFESTYLE What to consider if the van life is calling to your inner nomad. Often associated with hippies who “tuned out and turned on” in a VW bus back in the day, the last two years has seen a resurgence in van life with a distinctly different point of view as work shifted […]

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Sustainability is more than a trend in the fashion industry

FAMILY & LIFESTYLE How fashion companies are taking on ESG initiatives. Sustainability is making its way into the fashion industry, with documentaries like The True Cost delving deep into this glittery world, especially fast fashion. When talking about sustainability in fashion, the industry is encompassing everything from packaging to tracing the supply chain for complete transparency, to […]

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How does SECURE Act 2.0 change saving for retirement?

RETIREMENT & LONGEVITY Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills outlines key components of the new legislation. The year-end fiscal 2023 government funding bill contained legislation that makes the most significant changes to the U.S. retirement savings system in decades. The SECURE Act 2.0 legislation builds on retirement savings changes passed in 2019 and contains new provisions […]

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Achieving a Better Life Experience

FAMILY & LIFESTYLE An introduction to the ABLE Act and ABLE accounts – how they work and why they’re important. Key Takeaways What is the ABLE Act? The ABLE Act – formally, the Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 – was created to give individuals with disabilities and their families […]

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New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2023

New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2023Near-record levels. Provided by Kelli Young, ChFC The Internal Revenue Service has released new limits for the coming year. After months of high inflation and financial uncertainty, some of these cost-of-living-based adjustments have reached near-record levels. Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). IRA contribution limits are up $500 in 2023 to $6,500. […]

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Weave more of what you love into everyday life

FAMILY & LIFESTYLE How to mindfully incorporate your favorite things in your day to day A recent study found that Americans rated listening to their favorite song, enjoying a nice dinner and watching their favorite movie as the top three “little things” that bring joy. While they’re all pretty easy to incorporate into life, more […]

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Protect Your Privacy on Social Media: How much is too much?

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION Follow these tips for protecting your privacy on social media. In 2020, there were 3.96 billion active users on social media and the number keeps growing. Whether it’s to find a place to eat, stay in touch with friends or family, or connect with industry peers to gain knowledge for your career […]

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