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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.
Buying vs. Leasing a Car
Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Putting a Price Tag On Your Health
Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.
12 Things to do Before the Ball Drops
The year’s end is the perfect time to do these 12 things.
Understanding the Basics of Medigap Policies
Important as it is, Medicare does not cover the full range of health-care expenses you may experience in your golden years.
Understanding Homeowner’s Insurance
Purchasing homeowners insurance is critical for protecting your home.
Social Security: The $64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
Making Sense Of A Home Warranty
Understanding the value of a home warranty.
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Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
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.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.