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Revising Estate Strategy Assumptions
Estate tax exemptions rules appear to be stabilizing, prompting many to reconsider conventional estate strategies.
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
Tips for Finding Care for Your Disabled Child
The care of special-needs children continues into their adult years, and may survive the passing of their parents.
Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
Top New Digital Tools for Small Businesses
Apps that help small business owners better manage and grow their business.
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Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?