Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. Whether you are growing your wealth or wondering how to convert the wealth you have already accumulated into an income stream that can last a lifetime, we can help. We take the mystery out of financial planning, identifying the investment strategies that best meet your needs of today and for many years to come.
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Teen Drinking and Your Liability
Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here’s a quick history lesson.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
Best-Performing Asset Classes
Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.
How Does Your Credit Score Compare?
Have you ever wondered how your credit score compares to the rest of the country? Take a look and see.
Planning for the Expected
You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.
A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your son or daughter is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
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How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
Stay Safe with a B.O.P. At Your Back
Learn about the advantages of Business Owner Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?