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Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”
Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?
Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.
Get Paid for Going Green
Those looking into environmentally minded home modifications may get a boost from Uncle Sam’s tax incentives.
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.
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
How Insurance Deductibles Work
Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money and give you peace of mind.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
Assess Life Insurance Needs
How to help determine life insurance needs to provide for your family after you pass away.
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Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor about changes in your situation.