Understanding Today's Financial Environment
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Making Sense Of A Home Warranty
Understanding the value of a home warranty.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
You Would Rather Be...
Are you a thrill seeker, or content to relax in the backyard? Use this flowchart to find out more about your risk tolerance.
When Life Insurance Becomes Taxable
Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.
Insuring Your Second Home
There are unique risks of owning a second home and obtaining the proper coverage may protect you from financial risk.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
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Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.