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When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Raising Healthy Children
Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.
Women and Financial Strategies
Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.
Travel, Without the Baggage
Tips to avoid checking in luggage on your next vacation.
Planning for Special Needs Children
Planning for a special-needs child can be complicated, confusing, and even overwhelming.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
Tax Reform: Before and After
What did the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act change? Here's a quick snapshot.
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What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
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Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?