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A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
That big list of dreams and goals isn't the only way to look at your bucket list.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
Social Security: The \$64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
Insuring Your Business Against Cyber Liability
90% of small businesses in the U.S. don't protect their data from cyber attacks. Is your business at risk?
Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds
Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.
A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations? Here are three tips.