Your Financial Future
Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges come opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.
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Helpful Content
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.
Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.
An Overview of Renter’s Insurance
Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.
What's New for Social Security?
There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.
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.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
Dog Bites Neighbor. Now What?
Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?
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Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
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.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
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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.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Jane Bond: Decoding Diversification
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, discovering how bonds diversify a portfolio.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.