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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.

Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.

When to Self-Insure
Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?
Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?
For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.
Risk Perspective
Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
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.
Dog Bites Neighbor. Now What?
Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?
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Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.