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The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
When to Self-Insure
Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
Insuring Your Business With a Buy/Sell Agreement
It may help your business be better prepared in the event of the death of a principal or key employee.
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
Disability and Your Finances
In the event of an unforeseen accident or illness, disability insurance may be a good way to protect your income and savings.
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Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.