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Weekly Market Commentary
Your source for updated market and economic news.
Helpful Content
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Social Media: #NewestBusinessLiabilityRisk
Social media may be a modern imperative for businesses looking to grow and build their brand, but it also introduces risk.
Women and Financial Strategies
Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
A Meal for All Generations
When it comes to generational differences, knowing the facts can be difficult.
Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
What You Should Do About Insurance Following a Divorce
In the face of divorce, making changes to insurance coverage may be overlooked.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
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Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
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.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.