Your Financial Future
Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.
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Helpful Content
Dog Bites Neighbor. Now What?
Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
Key Money Moments: 4 Times You Should Talk to a Pro
Life happens fast, and your finances can take a backseat if you’re not careful. Is it time to check in with a financial professional? This infographic will help you examine your own financial situation and decide if it’s time to step up your financial game.
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
Data Thieves from Outer Space
Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.
Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs)
Explaining Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) and their benefit to estate strategy.
Your Shifting Risk Tolerance
Time and market performance may subtly and slowly imbalance your portfolio.
When Does Your Personal Car Become a Commercial Vehicle?
At what point can you call a personal vehicle commercial?
How to Read Your Credit Report
Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.
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What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
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RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
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.
4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.