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The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
Buying Auto Insurance For Teen Drivers
Tips on insuring your teen driver.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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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?
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
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.