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How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
Intellectual Property and Your Estate
Do you have intellectual property? Consider how you might include your IP into your estate strategy in this detailed article.
Prescription Drug Benefits Under Medicare (Part D)
Do you need to enroll in Medicare Part D? Read this article to learn more about whether you need this coverage
How Retirement Spending Changes With Time
It can be difficult for clients to imagine how much they’ll spend in retirement. This short, insightful article is useful.
Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women
Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
What You Should Do About Insurance Following a Divorce
In the face of divorce, making changes to insurance coverage may be overlooked.
Consider Keeping Your Life Insurance When You Retire
Reasons to retain your coverage into your retirement years.
When to Self-Insure
Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?
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Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.
Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance
Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?