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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.
Bitcoin 101
Bitcoin has emerged as a digital currency that exists virtually, making it different in fundamental ways.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Earnings for All Seasons
Earnings season can move markets. What is it and why is it important?
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
Planning for the Expected
You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
Not only can D&O insurance provide financial protection, but it can help improve an organization’s decision-making.
Financial Strategies in a Post-DOMA World
The Supreme Court’s declaring DOMA unconstitutional may require some same-sex couples to reconsider their financial strategy.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
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Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.