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Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
Understanding how capital gains are taxed may help you refine your investment strategies.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Gun Ownership and Your Homeowners Policy
Gun owners need to make sure that their homeowners policy covers the full value of their firearm(s) as personal liability.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.
Smart Habits to Protect Generational Wealth
Learn how to preserve and encourage family wealth with these simple, effective financial habits.
Password Protection Strategies
Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.
Managing an Inheritance
A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated.
Impact Investing or Philanthropy
This fun piece can help your clients explore the benefits of impact investing versus founding a philanthropy.
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Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
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How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.