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How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Young and Single
Even if you’re young and single, you should still consider protecting yourself.
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, health care expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
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Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations? Here are three tips.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.