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U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
Countering Counterfeit Currency
Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
Intellectual Property Rocks in a New Digital Era
Intellectual property ownership and its implications for ordinary people and estates.
Mortgages in Retirement
Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Over time, different investments' performances can shift a portfolio’s intent and risk profile. Rebalancing may be critical.
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Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
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Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
The Other Sure Thing
A new LIMRA study shows that 40% of Americans believe the death of a primary wage earner would cause financial challenges.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.