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Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family
Here are 4 great, and sometimes unexpected, places to raise a family.

Protection Against Uninsured Drivers
You’re hit by an uninsured driver. Now what? Are you protected against financial losses?

A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
Pickleball in Retirement
Learn about the latest sport to sweep the nation with this informative article.
3 Ways Charitable Giving Can Benefit Your Business
More and more companies are choosing to donate to charities through volunteering their time, resources, or both.
Commitment and Money Conversations
Talking about money isn’t as scary as it seems.
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.
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
The 12 Steps to Living Confidently: Define Your Life Goals
It’s that time again. Time for a do-over. For those who seize the spirit of change, there’s a “new you” ahead.
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What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?