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It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
Disability and Your Finances
In the event of an unforeseen accident or illness, disability insurance may be a good way to protect your income and savings.
Separating the Signal From the Noise
A good professional provides important guidance and insight through the years.
Risk Perspective
Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk.
Silver Sneakers 101
Medicare’s popular program, offering free gym membership and health education.
Earnings for All Seasons
Earnings season can move markets. What is it and why is it important?
Choose Your Own Retirement Adventure
Retirement is one of the greatest adventures you’ll have. Which retirement adventure will you choose?
Best Vacations: By Car, By Ship, By Foot, Once in a Lifetime
Four vacation destinations you might never have thought of.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
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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.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
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.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.