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Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Putting a Price Tag On Your Health
Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
What the New Tax Bill Means for You
What does the Tax Reform and Jobs Act mean for you?
How Financial Advisors Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
Not only can D&O insurance provide financial protection, but it can help improve an organization’s decision-making.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
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Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
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.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?