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A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
How Insurance Deductibles Work
Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
Global vs. International: What’s the Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt
Five strategies for managing your student debt.
Retirement Is a Beginning
Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.
Make the Most of Retirement Without Losing Sight of the Plan
Spending in retirement is about knowing which purchases bring real satisfaction and which just cost money.
Adapting Your Money Habits for a Confident Retirement
Learn five simple strategies that can help you adjust your financial habits for a more confident, fulfilling retirement.
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Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
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The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.