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Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Death is No Excuse
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees
Do your insurance needs stay the same when the nest empties?
Critical Estate Documents
Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
Putting a Price Tag On Your Health
Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor about changes in your situation.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
The Good Ship IPO
The seas of the market are constantly shifting. Whether the good ship IPO can set sail may depend heavily on the tides.
Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.