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Helpful Content
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets
When the market experiences volatility, it may be a good time to review these common terms.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
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.
Intellectual Property and Your Estate
Do you have intellectual property? Consider how you might include your IP into your estate strategy in this detailed article.
Yours, Mine, and Ours: Estate Strategies for Second Marriage
Second marriages are a trigger event to revisit any existing estate strategies.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.
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Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
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Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
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.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.