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Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
Year-End Charitable Gifting and You
This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Emotional vs. Strategic Decisions
Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion?
The Investment Risk No One’s Ever Heard Of
You face a risk for which the market does not compensate you, that can not be easily reduced through diversification.
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
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What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
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The Other Sure Thing
A new LIMRA study shows that 40% of Americans believe the death of a primary wage earner would cause financial challenges.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Your DNA Test
A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?



