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The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
Password Protection Strategies
Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
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Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement 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.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations? Here are three tips.