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The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds
Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
How Stocks Work
Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.
Questions to Ask About Medicare
Take the guesswork out of your IEP or SEP with this helpful article.
Revising Estate Strategy Assumptions
Estate tax exemptions rules appear to be stabilizing, prompting many to reconsider conventional estate strategies.
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.
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets
Clearing up confusion from the economic downturn following COVID-19 and how it might affect your financial strategy.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
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Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.