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Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy
How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.
When to Self-Insure
Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?
Four Steps to Valuing an Estate
Determining the value of your estate, or for someone who has passed away, can be a complex undertaking.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen
This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.
An Overview of Renter’s Insurance
Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
What Is a Roth 401(k)?
Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.
The Utility of Sector Investing
Successful sector investing is dependent upon an accurate analysis about when to rotate in and out.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
How Much Do I Need To Retire?
How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.