Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
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Helpful Content
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
How to Read Your Credit Report
Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
Disability and Your Finances
In the event of an unforeseen accident or illness, disability insurance may be a good way to protect your income and savings.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
Questions to Ask About Medicare
Take the guesswork out of your IEP or SEP with this helpful article.
5 Benefits of Working in Retirement
Here are 5 reason why you may consider working through retirement.
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A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World
Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this hopeful, animated video.