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Helpful Content
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
Buying vs. Leasing a Car
Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
The Investment Risk No One’s Ever Heard Of
You face a risk for which the market does not compensate you, that can not be easily reduced through diversification.
The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.
An Overview of Renter’s Insurance
Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.
A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
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Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?