Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
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The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
Data Thieves from Outer Space
Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
Earnings for All Seasons
Earnings season can move markets. What is it and why is it important?
Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes
What's your vision of retirement?
Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets
When the market experiences volatility, it may be a good time to review these common terms.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
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What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
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The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.