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Breaking Down the Parts of Medicare
Medicare is broken down into four specific parts—but what do they mean? This article will help you understand each piece.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?
You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?
Alternative Investments - Going Mainstream
Alternative investments are going mainstream for accredited investors. It’s critical to sort through the complexity.
The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”
Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program
In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.
Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Over time, different investments' performances can shift a portfolio’s intent and risk profile. Rebalancing may be critical.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
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5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.