Investment Retirement Planning
The Financial ABC’s of Retirement Planning Model is simple to use and understand. The model will allow you to create liquidity, protect principle, protect income, and manage your risk.
AssetLock® Monitoring Tool
AssetLock® Personal is a complimentary (no-obligation) retirement account monitoring tool for any brokerage or investment account. It is designed to track and inform users about the progress of their investments.
College & Financial Aid Planning
A comprehensive college financial aid strategy to maximize the amount of need based aid that you may receive. Specializing in helping families navigate the confusing process of applying for financial aid.
Helpful Content
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
You Would Rather Be...
Are you a thrill seeker, or content to relax in the backyard? Use this flowchart to find out more about your risk tolerance.
You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If…
Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?
Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.
The Utility of Sector Investing
Successful sector investing is dependent upon an accurate analysis about when to rotate in and out.
A House Divided
By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.
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Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
No Cash, No Checks, No Problem
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.