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“Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams to Watch For
Every year the IRS releases its list of tax scams, spotlighting some ways that people try to separate you from your money.

Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?

Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
What's So Great About a Rollover?
Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.
Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
What If You Get Audited?
The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
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Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.