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Helpful Content
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
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.
You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If…
Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.
Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees
Do your insurance needs stay the same when the nest empties?
Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.
A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your son or daughter is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
Can Group, Private Disability Policies Work Together?
Loss of income from disability has the potential to cause financial hardship. Disability insurance can help.
Earnings for All Seasons
Earnings season can move markets. What is it and why is it important?
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Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.