Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
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When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
You Would Rather Be...
Are you a thrill seeker, or content to relax in the backyard? Use this flowchart to find out more about your risk tolerance.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
What the New Tax Bill Means for You
What does the Tax Reform and Jobs Act mean for you?
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
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Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.