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Helpful Content
Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If…
Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.
4 Reasons for the Return of Market Volatility
Why have the markets been so volatile recently?
Retirement Realities
Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky. This content piece was written to help clients manage their expectations while maintaining optimism for the future.
An Overview of Renter’s Insurance
Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.
Buying Auto Insurance For Teen Drivers
Tips on insuring your teen driver.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?
Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
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How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
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5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.