Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
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When to Self-Insure
Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?
The New Red Scare: Chinese Ownership of U.S. Debt
China owns a portion of the total outstanding debt of the U.S. Government. What does it mean?
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
Gun Ownership and Your Homeowners Policy
Gun owners need to make sure that their homeowners policy covers the full value of their firearm(s) as personal liability.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Can you keep up with your children’s mobile slang?
Variable Universal Life Insurance
Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.
Buying vs. Leasing a Car
Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
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Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?