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Understanding FDIC Insurance
FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.
Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?
When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.
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.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
Buying Auto Insurance For Teen Drivers
Tips on insuring your teen driver.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Why do Renters Have to Save More?
How much more would retirement cost if you owned your home rather than rented? It could actually be several times less.
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Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
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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.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance
Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.
Your DNA Test
Preparing for the unexpected can make all the difference if your family relies on your income.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?