Your Financial Future
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Helpful Content
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
You Would Rather Be...
Are you a thrill seeker, or content to relax in the backyard? Use this flowchart to find out more about your risk tolerance.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
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Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
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5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate
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.