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What is the Value of Your Business?
Ascertaining the value of your business is important for a variety of reasons.
Understanding the Basics of Medigap Policies
Important as it is, Medicare does not cover the full range of health-care expenses you may experience in your golden years.
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
What Is an Annuity?
Annuities are versatile tools that can help you save for retirement and generate income in retirement.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
What Is a Roth 401(k)?
Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.
Should You Choose a Fixed or Variable?
When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.
Can Group, Private Disability Policies Work Together?
Loss of income from disability has the potential to cause significant financial hardship. Disability insurance can help.
A House Divided
By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.
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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.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
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.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: right now.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime, and those we love may suffer if we are not prepared.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
Three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Raise Your Retirement Income
Retirees look for ways to convert savings and investments into regular income. One option to consider is an annuity.