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Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.

Crowdfunding—Capital for the 21st Century
Crowdfunding continues to gain momentum as more people search the Internet for financing and fundraising alternatives.

Budgeting After a Divorce
Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.
Best Performing Asset Classes
Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Variable Universal Life Insurance
Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.
Choosing a Business Structure
Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”
Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?
You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
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Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
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Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
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?”
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?