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Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?
When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
How to Invest in LGBTQ+ Friendly Companies
This article allows those who support LGBTQ+ interests to explore the possibilities of Socially Responsible Investing.
Insuring Your Second Home
There are unique risks of owning a second home and obtaining the proper coverage may protect you from financial risk.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
Retiring Wild: National Parks and You
Get ready to enjoy America’s national park system with this helpful article.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Working With A Financial Professional
A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.