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Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.

Diversification, Patience, and Consistency
Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.

How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Making a Charitable Contribution
There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.
How Stocks Work
Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.
Test Your Estate Strategy Knowledge
Estate management can help ensure that your assets are transferred according to your wishes while managing tax issues.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
Retirement Realities
Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky. This content piece was written to help clients manage their expectations while maintaining optimism for the future.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
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Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
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?”