Helpful Content

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

Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?

When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
Inflation - Back to the Future
Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.
How Big is Money?
Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
A Home Insurance Claim: To File Or Not To File
Learn when it may not make sense to file a claim on your home insurance.
View all articles 
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
View all calculators 
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
View all presentations 
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.