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Investment Challenges of the Affluent Investor
Affluent investors face unique challenges when putting together an investment strategy. Make sure you keep these in mind.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Are You Prepared for an Estate Tax Sunset?
The federal estate tax exemption sunsets in 2025. Learn more about what to do to make the most of the higher threshold.
Best-Performing Asset Classes
Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.
Why Everyone Needs an Estate Strategy
Do you have an estate strategy? You should.
Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
A Meal for All Generations
When it comes to generational differences, knowing the facts can be difficult.
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
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How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Retirement Plan Detectives
A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.
Working With A Financial Professional
A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.