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Helpful Content
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Is Term Life Insurance for You?
Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.
Protecting Your Home Against Flood Loss
Protect yourself against the damage that your homeowners policy doesn’t cover.
The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”
5 Things That Seasoned Travelers Are Doing (That You're Not)
A collection of tips from professional travelers.
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
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Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.