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Here are a few key factors to consider when naming an executor for your estate.

And the Executor Is The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.

How long will your retirement money last with regular withdrawals? Have you run the numbers?

A Look at Systematic Withdrawals This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.

Do you know how to avoid internet fraud? Janet does. Learn how to keep yourself safe from data thieves of all kinds.

Data Thieves from Outer Space Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.

Have a strategy for discussing healthcare with your parents.

Caring for Aging Parents As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.

The average college senior graduates with credit card debt. How will your kids manage money?

Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon? You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?

Are you worried about outliving your retirement savings? You are not alone.

My Retirement Savings Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.

Looking for a quick read? Explore the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio thanks to this concise article.

Understanding Money Market Funds Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.

Ready to retire? Prepare with these key questions for those ready to take the big step.

Retirement Is a Beginning Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.

Stocks edged higher in August as investors monitored economic reports for the Fed's next move with short-term interest rates

Monthly Market Insights | August 2024 Stocks edged higher during a volatile month of trading as investors monitored economic reports about the Fed’s next move with short-term interest rates.

Here’s a look at what goes into creating a \$20 bill and what determines when a bill’s lifespan ends.

Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill How long does a $20 bill last?

Do you know the difference between a credit lock and a credit freeze?

Should I Accept a Free Credit Lock? Learn the ins and outs of credit locks, freezes, and more.

Thinking about what kind of legacy you’d like to leave? A charitable foundation may be right for you. Check out the video to learn more:

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

Do you know how much you’ll spend during your retirement? The answer may be more complicated than you’d expect. Learn more here.

How Retirement Spending Changes With Time It can be difficult for clients to imagine how much they’ll spend in retirement. This short, insightful article is useful.

We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?” But no one knows for sure.

Where Is the Market Headed? We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”

Ben Franklin used compound interest to make big contributions to his two favorite cities.

The Power of Compound Interest Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.

How many ways can you pay for college? Loans, grants, savings and investments, to name a few.

Saving for College This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.

What's better—a 30-year or 15-year fixed-rate home mortgage? The answer may surprise you.

Comparing Mortgage Terms Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.

Do you carry a balance on your credit card? Learn how long it may take to pay off the entire debt.

Paying Off a Credit Card Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.

Bi-weekly mortgage payment can potentially accelerate your mortgage payoff. Sound interesting?

Bi-Weekly Payments This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.

Marginal tax bracket and holding period affect capital gains taxes. Learn more.

Capital Gains Tax Estimator Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.

Medicare doesn’t cover all the health-care expenses you may experience. Enter Medigap.

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Tax freedom day: the day you begin earning money for yourself.

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The stock market rallied in Q2 around AI and hopes that the Fed will manage interest rates with inflation trending lower.

Quarterly Market Insights | Q2 2024 Following a rocky start, stocks finished the second quarter higher as investors remained optimistic the Fed will manage interest rates with inflation trending lower.

As Americans continue to live longer, their retirement plans are becoming more and more unique. Are you ready to be inspired?

Dreaming Up an Active Retirement When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

Do your financial concerns feel stressful? Take a look at this video for some best practices when it comes to your financial strategy.

Behavioral Finance An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.

The IRS can tax up to 85% of Social Security benefits. It may be possible to manage the tax bill.

Social Security Taxes Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.

Tax time can be a good time to give your household budget a checkup.

Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.

Does it make more sense to push back , or not to retire at all?

Should You Ever Retire? A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.

Building a personal may be the highest order of altruism. It can begin with four simple steps.

Building Your Legacy A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.

Why are they made again and again? This piece helps make sense of these errors in judgement.

Navigating Retirement Pitfalls Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgement.