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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Yours, Mine and Ours: Estate Strategies for Second Marriages
Second marriages are a trigger event to revisit any existing estate strategies.
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
Choosing a Business Structure
Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
The Anatomy of a Supplemental Health Plan
Here’s a guide to explain all the parts of Medicare.
Crowdfunding—Capital for the 21st Century
Crowdfunding continues to gain momentum as more people search the Internet for financing and fundraising alternatives.
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Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment 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.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
No Cash, No Checks, No Problem
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.