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4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
Making a Charitable Contribution
There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.
Medicare vs. Medicaid
The terms Medicare and Medicaid sound similar but are two very different things. Learn the differences in this informative article.
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
Don’t Let Bad Financial Habits Haunt Your Retirement
When it comes to retirement, some people can quit working and fall immediately into good money habits that they’ve practiced for years.
Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You
The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.
5 Smart Ways to Mindfully Manage Your Money
Applying the principle of self-care, of mindfulness, to your financial life can make a significant difference for the better—not just in how you handle your personal finances on a daily basis...
Financial Planning in the Year of the Ox
Chinese legend says that the Jade Emperor determined the order of animals in the zodiac by calling a race. The Rat and the Ox were in tight competition — until they arrived at a swift river. The Rat charmingly convinced the Ox to carry him across. But when they landed on the other side, the Rat leapt off the Ox and dashed across the finish line first.
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What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
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.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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.
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4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?