Your Financial Future
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Helpful Content
What to Look for in an Extended-Care Policy
Here’s a list of 8 questions to ask that may help you better understand the costs and benefits of extended-care insurance.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
How Boomers and Millennials Differ
The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
Who Is Your Trusted Contact?
This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
Roth IRA for Kids
Learn about the benefits and requirements of opening a Roth IRA for kids.
Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets
When the market experiences volatility, it may be a good time to review these common terms.
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College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
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When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.
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.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.