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What If Your Kids Decide Against College?
Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
Value vs. Growth Investing
Among stock-market investors there’s long been a debate between those who favor value and those who favor growth.
Yours, Mine, and Ours: Estate Strategies for Second Marriage
Second marriages are a trigger event to revisit any existing estate strategies.
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
Managing the Risk of Outliving Your Money
Steps to help you sustain and grow your retirement savings.
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
Qualifying For Medicare Under Age 65
You might qualify for Medicare if you’re under 65-years-old. This article will explain the conditions where you may qualify for Medicare early.
Choose Your Own Retirement Adventure
Retirement is one of the greatest adventures you’ll have. Which retirement adventure will you choose?
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The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.



