Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
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Helpful Content
Budgeting After a Divorce
Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
Making a Charitable Contribution
There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
Do You Owe The AMT?
If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
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.
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here’s a quick history lesson.
5 Benefits of Working in Retirement
Here are 5 reason why you may consider working through retirement.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.