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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."
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
Best-Performing Asset Classes
Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds
Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.
FIRE Retirement
This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.
Protection Against Uninsured Drivers
You’re hit by an uninsured driver. Now what? Are you protected against financial losses?
Do You Owe The AMT?
If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
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Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
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When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Stay Safe with a Business Owner's Policy
Learn the advantages of Business Owner's Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?




