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Helpful Content
How Big is Money?
Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If…
Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.
Putting a Price Tag On Your Health
Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.
Lesser Known Provisions of the SECURE Act
Learn about clauses in the SECURE Act that affect 401Ks, students, and families.
5 Benefits of Working in Retirement
Here are 5 reason why you may consider working through retirement.
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
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Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.