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A Checklist for When a Spouse or Parent Passes
An overview of some fundamental steps when a loved one passes.
Intellectual Property Rocks in a New Digital Era
Intellectual property ownership and its implications for ordinary people and estates.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
Budgeting After a Divorce
Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.
Perception vs. Reality
Learn how to coordinate your retirement accounts like an orchestra to help maximize your retirement strategy.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.
Errors and Omissions Insurance
E&O insurance is specifically designed to protect you, or your company, from the risk of a client’s dissatisfaction.
Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees
Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.
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.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
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Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Stay Safe with a Business Owner's Policy
Learn the advantages of Business Owner's Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?