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A Home Insurance Claim: To File Or Not To File
Learn when it may not make sense to file a claim on your home insurance.
Planning for Special Needs Children
Planning for a special-needs child can be complicated, confusing, and even overwhelming.
Four Steps to Valuing an Estate
Determining the value of your estate, or for someone who has passed away, can be a complex undertaking.
New Trends Redefine Travel
The latest trends in travel reflect a rich menu of exciting new possibilities.
The Anatomy of a Supplemental Health Plan
Here’s a guide to explain all the parts of Medicare.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
All Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal
Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.
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Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
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.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
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.
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.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?