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Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
When to Self-Insure
Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.
Test Your Life Insurance Knowledge
How much do you know about one of the most important tools you have to help protect your and your family’s financial future?
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What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
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Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
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?
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
