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Helpful Content
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
What Is a Roth 401(k)?
Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.
Diversification, Patience, and Consistency
Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.
Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?
You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
Protection Against Uninsured Drivers
You’re hit by an uninsured driver. Now what? Are you protected against financial losses?
What If You Get Audited?
The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.
When Does Your Personal Car Become a Commercial Vehicle?
At what point can you call a personal vehicle commercial?
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How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
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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.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.