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Four Steps to Valuing an Estate
Determining the value of your estate, or for someone who has passed away, can be a complex undertaking.
The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.
Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Over time, different investments' performances can shift a portfolio’s intent and risk profile. Rebalancing may be critical.
Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family
Here are 4 great, and sometimes unexpected, places to raise a family.
The History of Retirement
Do you know where the idea of “retirement” comes from?
Social Security: The $64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
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Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
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Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.