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Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Alternative Investments - Going Mainstream
Alternative investments are going mainstream for accredited investors. It’s critical to sort through the complexity.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.
When Does Your Personal Car Become a Commercial Vehicle?
At what point can you call a personal vehicle commercial?
Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer
Individuals have three basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.
Medicare Advantage Plans (Medicare Part C)
Medicare Part C allows you to choose a Medicare Advantage plan. This article will help you decide if it's right for you.
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates why knowing when to retire can be a crucial part of your strategy.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?