Your Financial Future
Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.
Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.
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Helpful Content
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Password Protection Strategies
Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.
The Values Shaping Your Financial Decisions
A look at how everyday spending, family gifts, and charitable giving can work together to reflect what you care about.
Making a Charitable Gift
Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.
Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
Impact Investing or Philanthropy
This fun piece can help your clients explore the benefits of impact investing versus founding a philanthropy.
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
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Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.