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Universal Life Insurance
Universal life insurance is permanent insurance with a flexible premium. Here's how it works.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
Inflation - Back to the Future
Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.
Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets
Clearing up confusion from the economic downturn following COVID-19 and how it might affect your financial strategy.
5 Things That Seasoned Travelers Are Doing (That You're Not)
A collection of tips from professional travelers.
Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
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Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Stay Safe with a B.O.P. At Your Back
Learn about the advantages of Business Owner Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.
Jane Bond: Decoding Diversification
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, discovering how bonds diversify a portfolio.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.