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Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.
Intellectual Property Rocks in a New Digital Era
Intellectual property ownership and its implications for ordinary people and estates.
The Most Overlooked Item of Any Home Improvement
The item most homeowners forget on their home improvement project checklist is insurance.
The Cost of Medical Care
Learn about the risks of not having health insurance in this informative article.
Can Group, Private Disability Policies Work Together?
Loss of income from disability has the potential to cause financial hardship. Disability insurance can help.
Retirement Plan Choices for Small Businesses
Retirement choices can feel intimidating. Choosing the right strategy can make all the difference.
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Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
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Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance
Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.