Your Financial Future
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Helpful Content
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
What If You Get Audited?
The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.
Four Really Good Reasons to Invest
There are four very good reasons to start investing. Do you know what they are?
An Overview of Renter’s Insurance
Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.
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.
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here’s a quick history lesson.
TIPS for Inflation
If you are concerned about inflation and expect short-term interest rates may increase, TIPS could be worth considering.
Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
The History of Retirement
Do you know where the idea of “retirement” comes from?
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Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don’t let it be more painful than it has to be.
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
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.