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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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What To Do When Your Income Reaches 7 Figures
Preserve your high net worth with these foundational tips.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Four Reasons Millennials Need an Estate Strategy
Estate strategies for millennials may sound like less of a concern than retirement, but young adults should prepare now.
What's My 2026 Tax Bracket?
Check out this handy reference of updated ranges from the IRS in case your designated bracket has changed.
Understanding the Basics of Medigap Policies
Important as it is, Medicare does not cover the full range of health-care expenses you may experience in your golden years.
Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?
When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.
The Most Overlooked Item of Any Home Improvement
The item most homeowners forget on their home improvement project checklist is insurance.
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
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.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
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Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?