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Helpful Content
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
When Life Insurance Becomes Taxable
Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer
Individuals have three basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
A Home Insurance Claim: To File Or Not To File
Learn when it may not make sense to file a claim on your home insurance.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
Gun Ownership and Your Homeowners Policy
Gun owners need to make sure that their homeowners policy covers the full value of their firearm(s) as personal liability.
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What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.