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Choosing Bonds That Meet Your Needs

Choosing Bonds That Meet Your Needs

Martin Mauro, Fixed Income Strategist, Banc of America Securities-Merrill Lynch Research, suggests a three-step process for evaluating corporate bonds before sale or purchase.  View video 

Why the Bulls and the Bears Are Both Right

Why the Bulls and the Bears Are Both Right

Michael Hartnett, Chief Global Equity Strategist and Chairman of the Research Investment Committee, discusses the latest BAS-ML Research Investment Committee Report, which offers insights on the recent surge in equity and credit prices — and what investors can expect next.  View video 

Global Research Wins Accolades - and New Top Talent

Our internationally-recognized team has just become even stronger. Read More

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The New Reality of College Savings

The New Reality of College Savings

The market may have set back your strategy for meeting education costs. Here are some adjustments you can make now to help your plan recover. Read More

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Fully FDIC Insured Sweep

This new sweep option, available for qualifying Merrill Lynch retail brokerage accounts through December 31, 2009, provides unlimited Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance beyond the coverage available under the FDIC's general deposit insurance rules. Read More

The Value of Merrill Lynch Due Diligence

A rigorous evaluation process is designed to help reduce risk and build better-performing portfolios. Read More

Convert to a Roth? Why Now May Be the Right Time

Starting next year, the IRS will lift the income restrictions for investors who convert their traditional IRAs or 401(k) assets to Roth IRAs. Here's how to determine whether the opportunity is right for you. Read More

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The Guthries: Continuing to Invest in the Markets - and Themselves

The Guthries - Continuing to Invest in the Markets - and Themselves

Though they've had to delay retirement, this couple are still optimistic about their future and the investment strategies they've put in place with their Financial Advisor.  View video


The Ehmanns: Tightening Family Budgets, Maintaining Long-Term Goals

The Ehmanns - Tightening Family Budgets, Maintaining Long-Term Goals

Saving for their children's college and their own retirement has become a more difficult balancing act for this couple in today's economy.  View video


Joel and Isabelle: Crafting a Retirement Plan for the Recession

Joel and Isabelle - Crafting a Retirement Plan for the Recession

With the help of their Financial Advisor, these retirees are finding ways to help maintain their comfortable lifestyle even in today's downturn.  View video