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The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
What to Look for in an Extended-Care Policy
Here’s a list of 8 questions to ask that may help you better understand the costs and benefits of extended-care insurance.
Gun Ownership and Your Homeowners Policy
Gun owners need to make sure that their homeowners policy covers the full value of their firearm(s) as personal liability.
Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
How Big is Money?
Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic
Teen Drinking and Your Liability
Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.
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What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
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Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
Here are 3 quick tips to keep in mind when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.