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Helpful Content
Year-End Charitable Gifting and You
This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.
Your Shifting Risk Tolerance
Time and market performance may subtly and slowly imbalance your portfolio.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Perception vs. Reality
Learn how to coordinate your retirement accounts like an orchestra to help maximize your retirement strategy.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
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IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
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Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?