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Understanding the Basics of Medigap Policies
Important as it is, Medicare does not cover the full range of health-care expenses you may experience in your golden years.
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.
Variable Universal Life Insurance
Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.
A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
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Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
Here are 3 quick tips to keep in mind when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.