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Key Money Moments: 4 Times You Should Talk to a Pro
Life happens fast, and your finances can take a backseat if you’re not careful. Is it time to check in with a financial professional? This infographic will help you examine your own financial situation and decide if it’s time to step up your financial game.
Retirement & Rising Costs: Managing Inflation Risk
Inflation affects every retiree. Discover smart ways to manage rising costs and keep your retirement plan on track.
Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
Do Our Biases Affect Our Financial Choices?
Even the most seasoned investors have biases affecting their financial choices.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?
Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.
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Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
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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.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
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.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.