Your Financial Future
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Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
How Boomers and Millennials Differ
The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
Gun Ownership and Your Homeowners Policy
Gun owners need to make sure that their homeowners policy covers the full value of their firearm(s) as personal liability.
Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
What’s Your Investment IQ?
You make decisions for your portfolio, but how much do you really know about the products you buy? Try this quiz
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
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How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.