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Helpful Content
How Often Should You Update Your Estate Strategy?
Review your legacy approach regularly, particularly following significant life events or legislative updates.
Bull & Bear Markets: A Timeline
This helpful infographic will define bull and bear markets, as well as give a historical overview.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
The Sequence of Returns
A look at how variable rates of return impact investors over time.
Variable Universal Life Insurance
Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
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Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Stay Safe with a Business Owner's Policy
Learn the advantages of Business Owner's Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!