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The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
You Would Rather Be...
Are you a thrill seeker, or content to relax in the backyard? Use this flowchart to find out more about your risk tolerance.
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
Intellectual Property Rocks in a New Digital Era
Intellectual property ownership and its implications for ordinary people and estates.
Types of Stock Market Analysis
Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
Earnings for All Seasons
Earnings season can move markets. What is it and why is it important?
The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
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Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
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.
Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance
Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.