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.
Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.
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Helpful Content
When Life Insurance Becomes Taxable
Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Stay Safe with a B.O.P. At Your Back
Learn about the advantages of Business Owner Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
Diversification, Patience, and Consistency
Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
Medicare At 65+
65 or older? It may be time to enroll in Medicare. Read to learn if you’re eligible.
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What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
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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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What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
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.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?