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When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
4 Reasons for the Return of Market Volatility
Why have the markets been so volatile recently?
The New Red Scare: Chinese Ownership of U.S. Debt
China owns a portion of the total outstanding debt of the U.S. Government. What does it mean?
What to Look for in a Long-Term Care Policy
Here’s a list of 10 questions to ask that may help you better understand the costs and benefits of long-term-care insurance.
Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer
Individuals have three basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.
Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.
Social Media: #NewestBusinessLiabilityRisk
Social media may be a modern imperative for businesses looking to grow and build their brand, but it also introduces risk.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
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Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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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.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Jane Bond: Decoding Diversification
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, discovering how bonds diversify a portfolio.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.