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Helpful Content
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.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
Understanding Long-Term Care
Understanding the types of long-term-care services—and what those services could cost—may be critical.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
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Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Comparing Investments
Estimate the potential capital gains taxes due on your transactions.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
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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.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Your DNA Test
If you have a family that relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Do You Feel Lucky?
Recent changes in estate tax laws could affect the strategy you have in place.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.