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Helpful Content
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
Do Our Biases Affect Our Financial Choices?
Even the most seasoned investors have biases affecting their financial choices.
Earnings for All Seasons
Earnings season can move markets. What is it and why is it important?
A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your child is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
When Does Your Personal Car Become a Commercial Vehicle?
At what point can you call a personal vehicle commercial?
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
Where Family Wealth Meets Family Values
Explore how giving, gifting, and everyday spending can work together to support your family's long-term goals.
Emotional vs. Strategic Decisions
Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion?
What You Should Do About Insurance Following a Divorce
In the face of divorce, making changes to insurance coverage may be overlooked.
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Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
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.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
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A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
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.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?