Navigating Today’s Financial Environment
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3 Estate Challenges for Blended Families
This article will help your clients with blended families think and prepare their estate strategy.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
Choosing a Business Structure
Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
Managing an Inheritance
A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated.
A Brief History of Estate Taxes
Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
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The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
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.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Working With A Financial Professional
A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.