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Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees
Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.
Healthy Body, Healthy Pocketbook
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help you reduce health-related expenses—and avoid time in the recovery room.
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
Your Paycheck and You: A Love Story
Are you showing your paycheck the love it deserves?
TIPS for Inflation
If you are concerned about inflation and expect short-term interest rates may increase, TIPS could be worth considering.
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Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
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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.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
The New Wild West: Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s future is uncertain, but one thing is for sure: it’s the wild west out there, and there is no sheriff in town.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?