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Helpful Content
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Why Regular Rebalancing Makes Sense
Without your knowing, your investment portfolio could be off-kilter.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
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.
Diversification, Patience, and Consistency
Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
Your Shifting Risk Tolerance
Time and market performance may subtly and slowly imbalance your portfolio.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
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.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.