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Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
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.
Your Shifting Risk Tolerance
Time and market performance may subtly and slowly imbalance your portfolio.
Understanding FDIC Insurance
FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.
Who Is Your Trusted Contact?
This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.
Women and Wealth: A Pivot Towards Retirement
Tips and strategies for women approaching retirement to ensure a smooth transition.
Ways to Supplement Your Medicare Coverage
There are numerous ways to supplement your Medicare insurance coverage. This article helps you explore your options.
Do You Owe The AMT?
If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
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.
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Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?