Your Financial Future
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Helpful Content
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.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.
5 Benefits of Working in Retirement
Here are 5 reasons why you may consider working through retirement.
Retiree Health Care Coverage Overseas
Retirees traveling abroad need to know that their health insurance travels with them.
Keeping Summer Safe: Pool and Spa Safety Tips
Each year hundreds of children die or are injured in pool accidents. By taking seven steps, you can keep your pool safe.
Protection Against Uninsured Drivers
You’re hit by an uninsured driver. Now what? Are you protected against financial losses?
Earnings for All Seasons
Earnings season can move markets. What is it and why is it important?
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College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.