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9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
A Home Insurance Claim: To File Or Not To File
Learn when it may not make sense to file a claim on your home insurance.
Financial Strategies for Women
Some may leave their future to chance but in the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be apparent.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
Earnings for All Seasons
Earnings season can move markets. What is it and why is it important?
Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?
Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.
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How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
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Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Working With A Financial Professional
A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.