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Richard E Murphy Co. is an independent wealth management practice located in Scarborough, Maine.
We provide personalized investment management services to private individuals and families through LPL Financial, a Fortune 500 company. Through LPL we have access to a range of investment products, such as stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, annuities, and alternative investments, and investment management platforms.
Take time to explore hundreds of trending educational videos and articles on this website. Download the latest Weekly Market Comment or visit the LPL Research blog for daily market calls. But, in our opinion of course, nothing replaces the value of having cultivated a long-time relationship with your own dedicated personal financial advisor. We think it’s important to get started as soon as you can.
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Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
Countering Counterfeit Currency
Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.
Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women
Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.
Retirement Realities
Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky.
Questions to Ask About Medicare
Take the guesswork out of your IEP or SEP with this helpful article.
Retiring Wild: National Parks and You
Get ready to enjoy America’s national park system with this helpful article.
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
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How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
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The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!