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16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.

Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.

Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Gift Yourself a Debt-Free Holiday
Here are some tips on how to have a holly, jolly and less stressful gift-giving season.
Questions to Ask About Medicare
Take the guesswork out of your IEP or SEP with this helpful article.
Gift Giving: Spend Less, Enjoy More
Stressed about the cost of holiday gift giving? You’re not alone.
Valuing Your Work as a Stay-at-Home Parent
It's important to insure the life of a stay-at-home parent to protect the value they bring to the family.
Insight to a Maddening Employment Report
Here’s why the August jobs report was particularly maddening.
Not Your Parents’ Finances
From paychecks to housing costs, millennials today are confronting very different financial challenges, opportunities and...
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
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.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Stay Safe with a B.O.P. At Your Back
Learn about the advantages of Business Owner Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.