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Life Is Uncertain – Consider Disability Insurance

Life Is Uncertain – Consider Disability Insurance

March 13, 2019
You never know when an injury or illness might affect your income-earning ability. To financially protect your family, and...
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Bond Ladders

Bond Ladders

February 12, 2019
In a bond ladder, the bonds’ maturity dates are evenly spaced across several months or several years so that...
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Enrolling In Medicare: A Few Quick Tips

Enrolling In Medicare: A Few Quick Tips

January 19, 2019
During the Medicare open enrollment period, all Medicare beneficiaries have the option to reconsider their Medicare coverage for the...
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Ready, Planning & ABLE: Special Accounts for Individuals With Disabilities

Ready, Planning & ABLE: Special Accounts for Individuals With Disabilities

November 6, 2018
One of the newer additions to the financial planning toolbox in recent years, ABLE accounts (The Stephen Beck Jr....
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Seven Common Mistakes When Selling a Business

Seven Common Mistakes When Selling a Business

July 11, 2017
Q: I am a business owner and I am thinking about selling my company. What are some of the...
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Protecting Assets Using a Domestic Asset Protection Trust

Protecting Assets Using a Domestic Asset Protection Trust

July 11, 2017
As uncomfortable as it may be to think about, asset protection planning for divorce is an important consideration for...
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Disability Insurance: Why Checking the Box May Not be Enough

Disability Insurance: Why Checking the Box May Not be Enough

July 5, 2017
We’ve all been there. It’s your employer’s annual benefit election period, and you’re checking the boxes as appropriate –...
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Is the Disability Insurance Provided by my Employer Sufficient?

Is the Disability Insurance Provided by my Employer Sufficient?

May 8, 2017
Q: I checked the box for disability insurance during my company’s benefits open enrollment, so I’m taken care...
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How To Disinherit Your Children Without Even Trying

How To Disinherit Your Children Without Even Trying

December 2, 2016
What if you accidentally disinherited your children? It happens more often than you might think. Read the fictional scenario...
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Stock Options

Stock Options

November 15, 2016
Use this guide to understand what stock options are and how to use them. What Stock Options Are...
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Medicare: What You Need To Know Before Enrolling

Medicare: What You Need To Know Before Enrolling

August 29, 2016
When approaching retirement, many individuals are unsure of their Medicare options, eligibility and how to enroll. Following are some...
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Behavioral Finance: Tips for Overcoming Irrational Financial Decisions

Behavioral Finance: Tips for Overcoming Irrational Financial Decisions

February 5, 2016
According to one well-regarded study 1 , nearly 50 percent more people participated in their employer’s 401(k) plan when...
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