Navigating Today’s Financial Environment
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Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
Can Group, Private Disability Policies Work Together?
Loss of income from disability has the potential to cause financial hardship. Disability insurance can help.
Financial Aid for Students 101
Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.
Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
Keep Your Umbrella Handy
Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.
What If Your Kids Decide Against College?
Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.
Test Your Estate Strategy Knowledge
Estate management can help ensure that your assets are transferred according to your wishes while managing tax issues.
Good Health is Good Business
Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
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What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
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Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance
Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?