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Breaking Down the Parts of Medicare
Medicare is broken down into four specific parts—but what do they mean? This article will help you understand each piece.
Insuring Your Second Home
There are unique risks of owning a second home and obtaining the proper coverage may protect you from financial risk.
Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?
Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.
Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
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Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
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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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?