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When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
Test Your Estate Strategy Knowledge
Estate management can help ensure that your assets are transferred according to your wishes while managing tax issues.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Healthcare Costs That Catch Retirees Off Guard
An article on three healthcare costs that often catch retirees off guard.
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
When Life Insurance Becomes Taxable
Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.
Medicare Advantage 101
Overview of Medicare Advantage, what’s in them, special rules, and more.
The Three Keys to a Great Password
Have fun and learn how to craft the perfect password with the help of this highly engaging infographic.
Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
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My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
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Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Your DNA Test
A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.