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Counteracting Capital Gains with Tax-Loss Harvesting
You may have heard the phrase "tax-loss harvesting." A financial professional may be able to provide some guidance.
A Path to Serenity and Smart Money Choices
An article about meditation, mindfulness, and financial well-being.
The A, B, C, & D of Medicare
Learn about all the parts of Medicare with this informative and enjoyable article.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
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.
Reviewing Your Life Insurance Needs
Learn how the review process works and how it may help you better understand your Life Insurance.
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IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
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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.
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
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.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.