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Helpful Content
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Test Your Life Insurance Knowledge
How much do you know about one of the most important tools you have to help protect your and your family’s financial future?
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
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.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.
Making a Charitable Gift
Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.
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Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
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Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Stay Safe with a Business Owner's Policy
Learn the advantages of Business Owner's Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.