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Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
How Retirement Spending Changes With Time
It can be difficult for clients to imagine how much they’ll spend in retirement. This short, insightful article is useful.
A Look at Whole Life Insurance
Whole life insurance remains in force as long as you remain current with premiums. Here's how it works.
How Women Can Prepare For Retirement
Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?
Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List
This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.
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How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
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Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?