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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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Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
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.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
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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.