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In an ever-changing financial climate, it can be difficult to confidently create a financial strategy, let alone have the time to manage one that can grow with you over the years. But without an up-to-date and flexible strategy in place, it can be difficult for you to achieve your goals.
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Protecting Your Home Against Flood Loss
Protect yourself against the damage that your homeowners policy doesn’t cover.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Key Money Moments: 4 Times You Should Talk to a Pro
Life happens fast, and your finances can take a backseat if you’re not careful. Is it time to check in with a financial professional? This infographic will help you examine your own financial situation and decide if it’s time to step up your financial game.
The Great Retirement Savings Debate: 401(k) vs. IRA
Viewing 401(k) plans and IRA plans in either/or terms might mean a missed opportunity. You can have both.
Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program
In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.
How the SECURE Act 2.0 Changed RMDs
Understand how SECURE Act 2.0 affects RMDs and how using a QCD can possibly benefit both taxes and charitable goals.
Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.
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Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
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.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
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Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
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.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.