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8 Financial Milestone Birthdays
Get ready to celebrate your financial birthdays in this informative infographic.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?
When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
Understanding how capital gains are taxed may help you refine your investment strategies.
The Cost of Medical Care
Learn about the risks of not having health insurance in this informative article.
Why Everyone Needs an Estate Strategy
Do you have an estate strategy? You should.
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Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
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The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
The Other Sure Thing
A new LIMRA study shows that 40% of Americans believe the death of a primary wage earner would cause financial challenges.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.