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March 13, 2018The Nine Big Questions about Life (Insurance) If you haven’t already purchased a life insurance policy, chances are the idea has been in the back of your mind, along with all... -
March 13, 2018Why You Should Think Twice Before Replacing Your Life Insurance Considering replacing your life insurance policy? There are many questions you should ask yourself before making this decision, such as: Are... -
March 13, 2018Don’t Go It alone: Why Working with a Financial Professional Works If you’re looking to improve your financial situation — whether that means saving more now, investing more for the future, or... -
March 13, 2018You probably have a pretty good idea of where your paycheck goes — your housing and transportation, your groceries, household expenses, healthcare and maybe some savings. What you may be... -
March 13, 2018“The greater the risk, the greater the reward.” It’s a statement we’ve all heard referenced in many areas throughout our lives. However, in the investment world, we have some caveats:... -
March 13, 2018You insure your most valuable assets like your home, your car and your life. Most people would agree that they’re worth protection; however, disability income (DI) insurance is something people... -
March 13, 2018For many of us, saving for retirement may fall into the same category as going to the gym: “I’ll do it tomorrow.” If that phrase sounds familiar, you’re not alone....
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March 13, 2018If you don’t have much experience with financial planning for retirement, getting started can seem daunting. However, taking first steps doesn’t need to be intimidating. A good starting point is... -
March 13, 2018Worried about Social Security? “Will Social Security still be around when I retire?” is the question that more and more people are concerned about. Many retirees rely on their Social Security... -
March 13, 2018Saving in Your 40s and 50s: It’s Never Too Late to Get Started When saving for retirement, there’s one question people ask themselves more than any other: Will I have enough...
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March 13, 2018How the Role of Life Insurance Changes over Time As you move closer to retirement, it’s natural to wonder if your life insurance needs might change. Maybe your children are grown... -
March 13, 2018Retirement means spending less time working and more time with the people you love and on activities you enjoy. But, it also requires spending money—on your housing, food, utilities and...
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March 13, 2018Millennials are entering adulthood with record levels of debt driven by school loans. In fact, two-thirds of all millennials with a bachelors degree have student loans. The average student loan,... -
March 13, 2018What Can You Expect? When it comes to Social Security benefits, most people do not plan on it as their only source of retirement income. However, it has been and will continue to...
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March 13, 2018“Estate planning” sounds like a problem for the rich and famous. But you don’t have to be either to have an estate. Your estate is just the total value of...
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March 13, 2018Saving Now for Future Education Expenses College costs are up — it’s in the news, part of the political debate … it’s everywhere. But what does that really mean? Is college... -
March 13, 2018The Nine Big Questions about Life (Insurance) If you haven’t already purchased a life insurance policy, chances are the idea has been in the back of your mind, along with all...
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March 13, 2018Finding time to map out your family’s financial strategy may be difficult, despite a busy life — and especially when a family member has a disability or other special need. While...
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March 13, 2018Caught up in the daily responsibilities of caring for their loved one, parents and caregivers can tend to neglect their own needs and push preparing for the future to the...
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March 13, 2018Six Risks in Retirement – and What You Can Do about Them Whether you’ve been retired for a decade or have just blown out the candles on your “Happy Retirement” cake,...
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March 13, 2018When you think ahead toward retirement, chances are you feel a range of emotions — spanning from joy to excitement to fear. How will you occupy your days? Will you...
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March 13, 2018Usually when you hear about life insurance, the focus is on the financial security it can provide for you and your family. But whole life insurance can also be a...
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March 13, 2018What is your business worth? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. Different people have different opinions on what defines value, making the question itself a tricky one. After all, how...
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March 13, 2018As a business owner, you know the importance of regularly reviewing and understanding the value of your business. It’s a smart move to check whether your company’s worth has risen...
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March 13, 2018There are a lot of significant moments in the life of your business — from that initial idea or inspiration, to your first big client or contract. From the day you...
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March 15, 2018As a business owner, you know what it means to be the boss, from managing employees, to winning new business, to paying the bills. But these aren’t the only things...
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March 15, 2018In today’s unpredictable economic climate, many business owners are finding that the traditional means of funding a comfortable retirement may not be reliable enough. Even with a wise investment of...
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March 15, 2018As a business owner, you’re on your own path. Whether you manage multiple employees or just work for yourself, you’ve created your life and built your financial world amid risks...
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March 15, 2018If you’re like most small business owners, you consider your business to be anything but small. After all, it took a significant investment to start and you’ve devoted a lot...
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March 15, 2018When it comes to the success of your business, having talented, committed employees can have a major impact. One of the best ways to attract and retain the kind of...
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March 15, 2018Starting a Retirement Plan to Strengthen Your Business As a small business owner, the decision to offer a retirement plan can be an important one to consider. A strong retirement plan...
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March 15, 2018How Voluntary Benefits Could Improve Employee Productivity This probably won’t come as a surprise to you, but your employees deal with stress on a daily basis — and we’re not talking about...
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March 15, 2018What Benefits Do Employees Want Most? If you’re trying to balance the costs of employee benefits while maintaining the kinds of offerings employees are looking for, you’ve got a lot to...
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March 15, 2018What comes to mind when you think about a disability? If you’re like most people, you may picture an employee getting injured at work or experiencing a catastrophic accident. However,...
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March 15, 2018Eight ways to Engage Millennials in Your Workplace According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2025 three out of four workers globally will be part of the millennial generation....
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March 15, 2018If you own all or part of a business, you should know about buy-sell agreements. A buy-sell agreement is a legally binding agreement that requires one party to sell, and...
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March 15, 2018Protect My Business from the Unexpected Once you determine your company needs to have a buy-sell agreement, the next step is to work with your Financial Professional and tax and legal...
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March 15, 2018It takes all of your employees to keep your business running. But what if something were to happen to one of your most essential employees — someone your business can’t...
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March 15, 2018Planning Ahead with Qualified Sick Pay Plans Imagine if a key employee were to become seriously sick or disabled. Maybe it’s your top salesperson or an employee who has been with...
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March 15, 2018You put a lot of thought and effort into hiring the best people. But can you say the same about keeping them? Employee retention is critical to a healthy, well-functioning business....