Your Financial Future
Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.
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Helpful Content
How to Effectively Budget as a Couple
Be sure that you agree on how to go about combining your finances as a couple before discussing how you'll handle expenses.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
Debunking Money Myths: Saving is Impossible in This Economy
Discover money-saving tips and challenges to help you build wealth and reach your financial goals, even in tough times.
Consider Keeping Your Life Insurance When You Retire
Reasons to retain your coverage into your retirement years.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
Six Surprising Facts About Retirement Confidence
This attention-grabbing infographic covers retirement topics you may not have considered.
How Insurance Deductibles Work
Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money.
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Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
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.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
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How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?