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When Life Insurance Becomes Taxable
Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.
What If Your Kids Decide Against College?
Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.
Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees
Do your insurance needs stay the same when the nest empties?
Assess Life Insurance Needs
How to help determine life insurance needs to provide for your family after you pass away.
Understanding the Basics of Medigap Policies
Important as it is, Medicare does not cover the full range of health-care expenses you may experience in your golden years.
Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples
Learn how to maximize your tax and estate strategy as a married member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Intellectual Property Rocks in a New Digital Era
Intellectual property ownership and its implications for ordinary people and estates.
Countering Counterfeit Currency
Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.
Separating the Signal From the Noise
A good professional provides important guidance and insight through the years.
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Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
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16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
