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8 Financial Milestone Birthdays

8 Financial Milestone Birthdays

Get ready to celebrate your financial birthdays in this informative infographic.

What to Expect in Your First Year of Retirement

What to Expect in Your First Year of Retirement

A visual comparison showing how daily life, income, and routines often shift during the first year of retirement.

Split Annuity Strategy

Split Annuity Strategy

Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.

 

An Overview of Renter’s Insurance

Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.

Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions

Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).

The Business Cycle

Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.

How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?

Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.

Caring for Aging Parents

As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.

The Anatomy of an Index

The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.

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How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?

See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.

Inflation & Retirement

See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

Comparing Investments

Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.

Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

Long-Term-Care Needs

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

Social Security Tax Estimator

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

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Should You Ever Retire?

A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.

Making Your Tax Bracket Work

Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.

Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

Here are 3 quick tips to keep in mind when buying or leasing your next vehicle.

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

Preparation is the Key to Retirement

The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.

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