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5 Smart Investing Strategies
Getting what you want out of your money may require the right game plan.

Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.

Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
A House Divided
By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If…
Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.
Buying Auto Insurance For Teen Drivers
Tips on insuring your teen driver.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
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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.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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The Wild West of Data Theft
Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.