Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Newsletters
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Be Storm Smart: How to Prepare for Extreme Weather
More than a quarter of U.S. homes are exposed to severe or extreme weather risk. While homeowners can’t control the forecast, they can take proactive steps to prepare.
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HOT TOPIC: Mining Maelstrom: Why Rare Earths Are Making Headlines
Outside scientific and national security arenas, many people may not understand the importance of rare- earth minerals. This article helps demystify these critical natural resources.
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Could Employee Ownership Be Part of Your Succession Plan?
An employee stock ownership plan is a qualified retirement plan that enables a business owner to gradually transfer ownership shares to employees, setting up opportunities to cash out in the future.
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No More Groundhog Day for Your Finances: Time for a Financial Wellness Checkup
Financial habits can repeat themselves, month after month and year after year, until we consciously break the pattern.
Calculators
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.
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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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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?