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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Insurance Rates?
Your credit score may influence how much you pay for auto and home insurance.
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
Death is No Excuse
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
Gun Ownership and Your Homeowners Policy
Gun owners need to make sure that their homeowners policy covers the full value of their firearm(s) as personal liability.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Protection Against Uninsured Drivers
You’re hit by an uninsured driver. Now what? Are you protected against financial losses?
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Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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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.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.