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And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
Password Protection Strategies
Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.
Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family
Here are 4 great, and sometimes unexpected, places to raise a family.
A Look at Whole Life Insurance
Whole life insurance remains in force as long as you remain current with premiums. Here's how it works.
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
The A, B, C, & D of Medicare
Learn about all the parts of Medicare with this informative and enjoyable article.
The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
Travel, Without the Baggage
Tips to avoid checking in luggage on your next vacation.
Social Security: Two Benefit Strategies Eliminated
Here are several important changes to Social Security that may impact how and when you can begin taking income benefits.
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Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?