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Newsletters
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Setting a Retirement Savings Goal
Only 51% of workers or their spouses have tried to estimate the savings they would need to live comfortably in retirement. This article offers a simple worksheet to help calculate a savings target.
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All Eyes on the Earnings Picture
Earnings season can be a volatile period for stocks. As investors digest and respond to new data, the marketplace rewards some companies and punishes others.
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REITs, Rates, and Income
This article provides an overview of REITs, including how they can offer a consistent income stream and why changing interest rates can affect REIT performance.
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Bond Yields Are Up, but What Are the Risks?
After years of low yields, bonds are offering higher yields that may be appealing to investors regardless of their risk tolerance. This article provides an overview of bond risks.
Calculators
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.