Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
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What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
Can Group, Private Disability Policies Work Together?
Loss of income from disability has the potential to cause financial hardship. Disability insurance can help.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
Social Security Fairness Act's New Chapter
Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act boosts benefits for eligible public sector workers and their families.
Investing for Impact
Learn how to build a socially conscious investment portfolio and invest in your beliefs.
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
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Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
The Other Sure Thing
A new LIMRA study shows that 40% of Americans believe the death of a primary wage earner would cause financial challenges.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.