FINANCIAL WELLNESS
How is yours?
We all want to be physically fit. We try to watch what we eat and exercise regularly. We know that we only have one body and that if we don’t take care of it, we’ll have issues down the road.
The same is true with our financial well-being. If we don’t work to make sure that it is in good shape, we’ll have problems in the future.
Try this six-question quiz to get a better sense of your financial wellness.
Financial Wellness Questionnaire
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The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds
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Healthcare Costs in Retirement
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Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
TIPS for Inflation
If you are concerned about inflation and expect short-term interest rates may increase, TIPS could be worth considering.
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Newly Married
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Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
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Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Young and Single
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A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.