Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
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Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss
Job loss can shake both finances and confidence, reassessing your retirement strategy is key to moving forward with clarity.
Separating the Signal From the Noise
A good professional provides important guidance and insight through the years.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
Key Money Moments: 4 Times You Should Talk to a Pro
Life happens fast, and your finances can take a backseat if you’re not careful. Is it time to check in with a financial professional? This infographic will help you examine your own financial situation and decide if it’s time to step up your financial game.
Best-Performing Asset Classes
Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
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.
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What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
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Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.