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Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Insurance Rates?
Your credit score may influence how much you pay for auto and home insurance.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen
This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?
Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
Breaking Down the Parts of Medicare
Medicare is broken down into four specific parts—but what do they mean? This article will help you understand each piece.
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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.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.




