Your Financial Future
Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.
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Helpful Content
Prescription Drug Benefits Under Medicare (Part D)
Do you need to enroll in Medicare Part D? Read this article to learn more about whether you need this coverage
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Inflation and the Real Rate of Return
Learn about the role of inflation when considering your portfolio’s rate of return with this helpful article.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen
This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.
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.
Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees
Do your insurance needs stay the same when the nest empties?
A Path to Serenity and Smart Money Choices
An article about meditation, mindfulness, and financial well-being.
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Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
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Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.