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Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.

Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.

Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
Choosing a Business Structure
Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
Crowdfunding—Capital for the 21st Century
Crowdfunding continues to gain momentum as more people search the Internet for financing and fundraising alternatives.
Disability and Your Finances
In the event of an unforeseen accident or illness, disability insurance may be a good way to protect your income and savings.
Inflation - Back to the Future
Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.
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Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
That big list of dreams and goals isn't the only way to look at your bucket list.
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.
Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.