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Why You Need an Estate Strategy
Do you have an estate strategy? You should.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
Countering Counterfeit Currency
Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.
Types of Stock Market Analysis
Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
How the Federal Reserve Works
Each day, the Fed is behind the scenes supporting the economy and providing services to the U.S. financial system.
Inflation - Back to the Future
Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.
You Would Rather Be...
Are you a thrill seeker, or content to relax in the backyard? Use this flowchart to find out more about your risk tolerance.
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Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
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Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
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?”
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations? Here are three tips.