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Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
Deciding When to Take Social Security
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
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The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
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RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.