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Helpful Content
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
How Stocks Work
Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.
What is the Value of Your Business?
Ascertaining the value of your business is important for a variety of reasons.
The Most Overlooked Item of Any Home Improvement
The item most homeowners forget on their home improvement project checklist is insurance.
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
The Threat of Identity Theft
An article informing readers about the threats of Identity Theft.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
White Elephant Inheritance
This article deals with how one might deal with a burdensome inheritance.
How the Federal Reserve Works
Each day, the Fed is behind the scenes supporting the economy and providing services to the U.S. financial system.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
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It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
Your DNA Test
A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.