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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.

Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right.

Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
Building a Solid Financial Foundation
Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.
A Look at Diversification
Diversification is an investment principle designed to manage risk, but it can't prevent against a loss.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Medicare Advantage Plans (Medicare Part C)
Medicare Part C allows you to choose a Medicare Advantage plan. This article will help you decide if it's right for you.
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
Types of Stock Market Analysis
Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
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Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
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.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement 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.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World
Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.