Financial Articles

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Making Sense Of A Home Warranty

As a consumer, when you purchase an expensive item, like a car or refrigerator, you expect to receive a warranty that the manufacturer will repair or replace that product if it breaks down. A warranty makes sense for big-ticket purchases, but what about for a home?

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Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women

When it comes to retirement, women may face unique obstacles that can make saving for retirement more challenging. Given that women typically live longer than men, retirement money for women may need to stretch even further.1

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Inheritance

For many parents, inheritance is an important topic they fully intend to address—just not today. Concerns about discomfort, family dynamics, or saying the wrong thing often lead parents to postpone the conversation.

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Protecting Your Assets in Divorce

Divorce isn’t only an emotional event—it’s also a financial turning point. Even when both partners intend to part on good terms, dividing property, accounts, and investments can be complicated. Understanding how assets are classified, what your state’s laws require, and which preemptive steps to take can help you protect what’s yours and prepare for a confident financial future.

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Understanding the Basics of ESG Investing

More investors are not only asking how their money grows, but also what it supports. That’s where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing comes in—also called sustainable investing.

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What Is a Roth 401(k)?

While many people are familiar with the benefits of traditional 401(k) plans, others are not as acquainted with Roth 401(k)s.

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How Income Taxes Work

Taxpayers and businesses spend an estimated 7.1 billion hours a year complying with tax-filing requirements, which is worth $388 billion in economic value just to comply with tax regulations.1

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Retirement Plan Choices for Small Businesses

As a small-business owner, figuring out retirement choices can be a little intimidating. How do you pick the most appropriate retirement plan for your business as well as your employees?

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The True Cost of Delaying Retirement Contributions

When life is busy, it’s easy to promise yourself you’ll “start saving later.” The catch is that retirement accounts don’t just grow with what you put in—they grow with time. And time is the one ingredient you can’t make up.

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Assess Life Insurance Needs

If your family relies on your income, it's critical to consider having enough life insurance to provide for them after you pass away. But too often, life insurance is an overlooked aspect of personal finances.

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Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer

One of the common threads of a mobile workforce is that many individuals who leave their jobs are faced with a decision about what to do with their 401(k) account. Individuals have four choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.

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New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2026

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released new limits for certain retirement accounts for the coming year. Keep in mind that this update is for informational purposes only, so please consult with an accounting or tax professional before making any changes to your 2026 tax strategy.

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Building Your Financial Dream Team

Managing money can sometimes feel overwhelming. There are so many moving parts: saving for retirement, paying taxes, planning for your family’s future, and making thoughtful investment decisions. The good news is you don't have to figure it all out alone.

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How to Choose Between Buying & Leasing a Car

For anyone in the market for a vehicle, one of the most important financial decisions to make is whether to lease or buy. It’s not just about preference; it’s about cost, flexibility, and how a vehicle fits into your broader financial goals.

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A Primer on Dividends

When looking for income-generating investments, some investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks.

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Managing Health Care Costs in Retirement

For many retirees and those approaching retirement, health care is one of the biggest financial concerns. Medicare offers a valuable foundation, but it doesn’t cover everything. This guide outlines what you need to know to take control of your health care expenses in retirement.

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Do You Owe The AMT?

In taxes, there’s an equalizer of sorts; it’s called the alternative minimum tax, or AMT. Instituted in 1969, it was intended to ensure that the very rich didn’t pay a lower effective tax rate than everyone else.

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