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How Insurance Deductibles Work

How Insurance Deductibles Work

Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money.

3 Estate Challenges for Blended Families

3 Estate Challenges for Blended Families

This article will help your clients with blended families think and prepare their estate strategy.

The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds

The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds

Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.

 

Best-Performing Asset Classes

Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.

IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty

The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

Learn about key investment principles that will help you navigate the unpredictability of the financial markets.

9 Facts About Retirement

Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.

9 Facts About Social Security

There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.

The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks

Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.

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Monthly Budget

Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

Long-Term-Care Needs

Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.

Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You

See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.

Social Security Tax Estimator

Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.

How Much Do I Need To Retire?

How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est

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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?

Bull and Bear Go To Market

Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!

The Other Sure Thing

A new LIMRA study shows that 40% of Americans believe the death of a primary wage earner would cause financial challenges.

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

Estate Management 101

A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.

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