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Investment Strategies*
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What do concerns or uncertainty about AI mean for your future and your financial strategy?
The Pros and Cons of an NUA Strategy
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Use these year-end financial strategies to help reduce taxes, protect assets, and move into the new year with momentum.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
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Retiree Health Care Coverage Overseas
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What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
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What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.