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What You Should Do About Insurance Following a Divorce
In the face of divorce, making changes to insurance coverage may be overlooked.
Insuring Your Second Home
There are unique risks of owning a second home and obtaining the proper coverage may protect you from financial risk.
Medicare vs. Medicaid
The terms Medicare and Medicaid sound similar but are two very different things. Learn the differences in this informative article.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Assess Life Insurance Needs
How to help determine life insurance needs to provide for your family after you pass away.
Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?
Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.
Choose Your Own Retirement Adventure
Retirement is one of the greatest adventures you’ll have. Which retirement adventure will you choose?
How Insurance Deductibles Work
Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money.
Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
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A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
The Other Sure Thing
A new LIMRA study shows that 40% of Americans believe the death of a primary wage earner would cause financial challenges.