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Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
Four Really Good Reasons to Invest
There are four very good reasons to start investing. Do you know what they are?
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
Death is No Excuse
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
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Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Jane Bond: Decoding Diversification
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, discovering how bonds diversify a portfolio.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.