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The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations? Here are three tips.
When to Self-Insure
Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds
Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.
Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
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Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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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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.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
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.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
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?”
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
That big list of dreams and goals isn't the only way to look at your bucket list.