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Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
Insuring Your Second Home
There are unique risks of owning a second home and obtaining the proper coverage may protect you from financial risk.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
What If You Get Audited?
The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.
How Stocks Work
Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
What Is a Roth 401(k)?
Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.
Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?
You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?
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Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
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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
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.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
February 2018 Top Five
2018 could be shaping up to be an interesting year.
Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
2017 Year in Review
Take a look at this 2017 Market Recap.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?