Hayden Freeman

Data breaches are becoming increasingly common in today's digital world. Make sure you're prepared with this helpful checklist of steps to take if you've experienced a breach. Stay informed, change passwords, monitor credit accounts, and more.

Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.

Do you know the difference between a global mutual fund and an international mutual fund?

Global and International Funds Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?

Ever wonder about those free credit scores you get once a year?

The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?

Some simple, inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.

A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.

If you'd like to participate in emerging markets, what are your options?

Emerging Market Opportunities What are your options for investing in emerging markets?

Is your household's inflation rate higher than the national average?

Inflation & Retirement Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.

How much do you know about stocks?

How Stocks Work Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.

Saving for college doesn’t have to be as complicated as college itself.

Saving for College 101 Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Stocks notched modest gains in August, helping investors forget a volatile month of trading, punctuated by upbeat comments by Fed officials about interest rates.

Monthly Market Insights | September 2024 Monthly Market Insights | September 2024 U.S. Markets Stocks notched modest gains in August, helping investors forget a volatile month of trading, punctuated by upbeat comments by Fed officials about interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.76 percent, while the S&P 500 Index tacked o...

Have you heard about 1031 Exchanges, a real estate investment strategy that might allow you to defer your capital gains taxes. Learn more in our new article.

What Is a 1031 Exchange? A look at 1031 Exchanges, a real estate investment strategy that may allow you to defer your capital gains taxes.

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.

This message covers three important factors when it comes to your financial life: Diversification, Patience, and Consistency.

Diversification, Patience, and Consistency Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.

In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.

Bridging the Confidence Gap In the world of finance, the effects of the

What would happen to your loved ones if you were gone? Make financial preparations today.

Variable Universal Life Insurance Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.

What’s the difference between a General Obligation bond and a Revenue bond?

All Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.

Assets minus liabilities = net worth. When was the last time you calculated yours?

What Is My Current Net Worth? Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.

Just entering retirement? Here's what you need to know.

9 Facts About Retirement Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.

There are benefits and limitations when using a living trust.

A Living Trust Primer Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.

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?

D&O can be a risk management tool for small businesses, non-profits and educational institutions.

Directors and Officers Liability Insurance Not only can D&O insurance provide financial protection, but it can help improve an organization’s decision-making.

An ILIT could play a role in your estate strategy.

A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.

Settling an estate can be like putting together a puzzle. Make a cheat sheet for your heirs.

Put It in a Letter A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.

There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock. Learn more from our message.

Making a Charitable Contribution There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.

Women face unique challenges when planning for retirement, but it’s nothing you can’t handle. Read more now.

Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.

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

Tax Freedom Day Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.

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 Monthly Market Insights | August 2024 U.S. Markets 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. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led in July, picking up 4.41 percent. The Standard & Poor’s...

How much can I put in? Contributing to a retirement plan makes sound financial sense; know the rules.

Contributing to an IRA? Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.

Considering alternative investments? It’s critical to sort through the complexity.

Alternative Investments - Going Mainstream Alternative investments are going mainstream for accredited investors. It’s critical to sort through the complexity.

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.

Low car lease payments look great, but do you really save money in the end?

Should I Buy or Lease an Auto? This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.