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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?”
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
What’s Your Investment IQ?
You make decisions for your portfolio, but how much do you really know about the products you buy? Try this quiz
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, health care expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
Social Media: #NewestBusinessLiabilityRisk
Social media may be a modern imperative for businesses looking to grow and build their brand, but it also introduces risk.
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What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations? Here are three tips.
What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.