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Helpful Content
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
The Sequence of Returns
A look at how variable rates of return impact investors over time.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
Silver Sneakers 101
Medicare’s popular program, offering free gym membership and health education.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
Diversification, Patience, and Consistency
Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.
Keep Your Umbrella Handy
Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.
Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.
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Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
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).
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
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.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.