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Worried about rising college costs? Learn how higher education still pays off with increased lifetime earnings, financial independence, and smart savings strategies like 529 plans. Discover the long-term financial benefits of degrees and alternatives like trade schools.
9/1/2015
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Struggling to reach your financial goals? Discover practical strategies like setting small milestones, automating savings, and prioritizing what matters most to stay on track and achieve lasting success.
8/18/2015
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When choosing which types of investments to use, you’ll almost certainly be faced with the question of choosing between active and passive management. Active management seeks to outperform the market by finding inefficiencies in the market. Passive management strives to replicate a certain relevant benchmark. Instead of looking to beat the market, passive management looks to replicate the market while keeping costs down.
8/4/2015
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When it comes to debt, the mantra from some in the financial services industry is “all debt is bad.”
7/14/2015
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Teach kids smart money habits with a 4-slot piggy bank: Spend, Save, Donate, and Invest. Learn how this simple tool builds lifelong financial literacy in a fun, hands-on way.
4/13/2015
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The end of winter often signals a wake-up call when it comes to our health. After months of hearty soups, fuzzy blankets and generally staying indoors, we start to realize that all of that sitting around can wreak havoc on our bodies.
3/17/2015
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U.S. Small Cap stocks have had an ugly year in 2014; as of 10/28/2014, U.S. Small Cap stocks (as measured by the Russell 2000 Index) trailed U.S. Large Cap stocks (as measured by the S&P 500) by 10%. Investors with a well-diversified portfolio—which includes small caps—have watched their returns trail major market indices.
It wasn’t supposed to be this way.
11/2/2014
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Think you don’t need a financial advisor? Discover how specialized guidance can boost returns, reduce risk, and help you reach your financial goals—despite common objections.
10/4/2014
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Learn how life insurance tax benefits work, when estate taxes may apply, and how an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) can help protect your legacy.
5/17/2014
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When creating or reviewing an estate plan, reviewing beneficiary designations on retirement plans or life insurance policies may not be given the weight it deserves. The assumption is that a will or trust is enough to make sure your money goes where you want it to go when you pass.
4/19/2014