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Helpful Content
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
What You Should Do About Insurance Following a Divorce
In the face of divorce, making changes to insurance coverage may be overlooked.
What to Look for in a Long-Term Care Policy
Here’s a list of 10 questions to ask that may help you better understand the costs and benefits of long-term-care insurance.
Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?
Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Insurance Rates?
Your credit score may influence how much you pay for auto and home insurance.
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Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.