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Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Dog Bites Neighbor. Now What?
Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
New Trends Redefine Travel
The latest trends in travel reflect a rich menu of exciting new possibilities.
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
What Is a Roth 401(k)?
Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
Understanding Long-Term Care
Understanding the types of long-term-care services—and what those services could cost—may be critical.
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Are you a thrill seeker, or content to relax in the backyard? Use this flowchart to find out more about your risk tolerance.
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Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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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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.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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February 2018 Top Five
2018 could be shaping up to be an interesting year.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
That big list of dreams and goals isn't the only way to look at your bucket list.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?