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Helpful Content
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
Retirement Realities
Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky. This content piece was written to help clients manage their expectations while maintaining optimism for the future.
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If…
Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
Assess Life Insurance Needs
How to help determine life insurance needs to provide for your family after you pass away.
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, health care expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
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Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.