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Helpful Content
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
Not only can D&O insurance provide financial protection, but it can help improve an organization’s decision-making.
The Most Overlooked Item of Any Home Improvement
The item most homeowners forget on their home improvement project checklist is insurance.
Is Term Life Insurance for You?
Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.
Good Health is Good Business
Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
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My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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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?
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Jane Bond: Decoding Diversification
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, discovering how bonds diversify a portfolio.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.