Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
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Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Pickleball in Retirement
Learn about the latest sport to sweep the nation with this informative article.
The A, B, C, & D of Medicare
Learn about all the parts of Medicare with this informative and enjoyable article.
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
Social Security: The 64,000 Dollar Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
The Most Overlooked Item of Any Home Improvement
The item most homeowners forget on their home improvement project checklist is insurance.
The Best Apps in Travel
Technology tips to make your next trip even better.
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Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don’t let it be more painful than it has to be.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
No Cash, No Checks, No Problem
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.