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Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Why You Need an Estate Strategy
Do you have an estate strategy? You should.
Test Your Estate Strategy Knowledge
Estate management can help ensure that your assets are transferred according to your wishes while managing tax issues.
A Look at Diversification
Diversification is an investment principle designed to manage risk, but it can't prevent against a loss.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
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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.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
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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.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate
Is Tax Reform on the Agenda?
There’s been a lot of talk about Tax Reform. What might it look like?
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.
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don’t let it be more painful than it has to be.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Your Personal Recovery
As the economy gathers momentum, many are waiting for their personal finances to gather momentum, too.