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Travel, Without the Baggage
Tips to avoid checking in luggage on your next vacation.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Gap Insurance for Leased Cars
If you’re thinking of leasing a new car, then you shouldn’t forget about gap insurance.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
Does Your Child Need to File an Income Tax Return?
When your child has income, there’s a good chance that he or she will need to report it and pay taxes.
What’s Your Investment IQ?
You make decisions for your portfolio, but how much do you really know about the products you buy? Try this quiz
Social Security: The $64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
Bitcoin 101
Bitcoin has emerged as a digital currency that exists virtually, making it different in fundamental ways.
Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds
Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.
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Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.