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What If Your Kids Decide Against College?
Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.
When Life Insurance Becomes Taxable
Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.
Counteracting Capital Gains with Tax-Loss Harvesting
You may have heard the phrase "tax-loss harvesting." A financial professional may be able to provide some guidance.
8 Financial Milestone Birthdays
Get ready to celebrate your financial birthdays in this informative infographic.
What Is a Roth 401(k)?
Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.
When to Self-Insure
Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Financially Savvy at Six Figures
Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.
Year-End Charitable Gifting and You
This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.
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IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
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.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
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Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance
Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.