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Who Is Your Trusted Contact?
This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Newly Married
Marriage changes everything, including your insurance needs.
Financial Strategies for Women
Some may leave their future to chance but in the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be apparent.
Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.
Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?
For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.
Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees
Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees
Do your insurance needs stay the same when the nest empties?
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What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
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Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.
The Other Sure Thing
A new LIMRA study shows that 40% of Americans believe the death of a primary wage earner would cause financial challenges.