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Retirement Realities

Retirement Realities

Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky.

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Estate Management 101

A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.

The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds

The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds

Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.

 

Volunteering in Retirement

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3 Estate Challenges for Blended Families

This article will help your clients with blended families think and prepare their estate strategy.

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Smart end-of-year moves to protect your wealth and help you get prepared for a confident retirement.

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1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.

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Planning for a child with special needs can be complicated, confusing, and even overwhelming.

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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See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

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Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.

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Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.

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See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

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Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

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See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.

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Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous

Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.

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Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.

Keeping Up with the Joneses

Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?

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