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Breaking Down the Parts of Medicare
Medicare is broken down into four specific parts—but what do they mean? This article will help you understand each piece.
Medicare vs. Medicaid
The terms Medicare and Medicaid sound similar but are two very different things. Learn the differences in this informative article.
Dog Bites Neighbor. Now What?
Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?
3 Estate Challenges for Blended Families
This article will help your clients with blended families think and prepare their estate strategy.
Saving Early & Letting Time Work for You
See how starting early—not saving more—can be the most powerful move you make for your long-term future.
How Big is Money?
Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic
Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen
This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.
Teen Drinking and Your Liability
Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.
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Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
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Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.