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Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.

Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.

A Look at Whole Life Insurance
Whole life insurance remains in force as long as you remain current with premiums. Here's how it works.
Career With a Special Needs Child
Women and the life-work juggling act.
Stocks Bombed by Bonds
Bonds are impacting the market, perhaps more than anyone thought possible.
Protection from a Financial Emergency
A financial emergency can happen to anyone.
From Seeking Yield to Seeking Profits
How low can you go? We’re not talking about the limbo. We’re referring to sovereign bond rates.
Errors and Omissions Insurance
E&O insurance is specifically designed to protect you, or your company, from the risk of a client’s dissatisfaction.
Why Consider Life Insurance and What Type
Key uses for life insurance and the difference between whole life and term
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What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
What is Life Insurance? Part 1
What is Life Insurance? Part 1
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.