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The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
Crowdfunding—Capital for the 21st Century
Crowdfunding continues to gain momentum as more people search the Internet for financing and fundraising alternatives.
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
Not only can D&O insurance provide financial protection, but it can help improve an organization’s decision-making.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
When Life Insurance Becomes Taxable
Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
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Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
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.
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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.