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8 Common Retirement Mistakes to Avoid
Whether retirement is right around the corner or decades away, it’s good to be prepared. As you look ahead, look out for these all-too-common retirement planning pitfalls:
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Certificates vs. Money Market Accounts: What’s Right for You?
Whether you’re saving toward retirement or the down payment on a car, you want to know your hard-earned cash is steadily growing. Despite the low average rates for savings accounts, you don't need to resort to risky investments to make the most of your money.
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Why Are Trusts Frequently Used in Estate Planning?
When it comes to estate planning, you may be more familiar with the concept of a will versus a trust, but there are several reasons that trusts could benefit you and your loved ones in estate planning. Establishing a trust gives you control over how your wealth will be protected and, ultimately, transferred to your beneficiaries. Many types of trusts are available. The benefits of each vary by type, and each may be treated differently from state to state. Meet with a financial advisor who has estate planning experience to determine if setting up a trust is the right plan for you and to find one that best fits your needs and goals.
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5 Important Facts You Should Know About Social Security & Retirement
Whether you’re just a few years or even a few decades away from retirement, you want to make sure you can live comfortably when you do retire. First enacted in the 1930s, America’s Social Security program protects people against the loss of earnings due to retirement, death, or disability. But Social Security was meant to be a foundational element of planning for retirement, not the only source of income after retirement. Here are five important facts about the program:
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10 Facts About Gold for Saint Patrick’s Day
This Saint Patrick’s Day, you might be hoping to find your very own pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Maybe you’re wondering how gold got to be such a hot commodity in the first place. In this post, we’ll share 10 fascinating facts about this most famous of precious metals, including some tips for those who are curious about gold as an investment.
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IRAs: Understanding Retirement Saving Options
Retirement is the long-awaited reward after a life of hard work—a time to devote to yourself, your loved ones, and your dreams. An individual retirement account can be an essential tool in your retirement savings strategy, helping ensure your finances can support you throughout your golden years.
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Make the Most of Your Money With a High-Yield Savings Account
It’s no secret that interest rates on everything from auto loans to home loans have risen significantly over the past year. However, there’s a bright side to rising rates: Savings accounts have also increased their interest rates, making it easier to grow your savings.
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Build Your Savings with Certificates
Want your savings to earn more than they would in a traditional savings account, without taking on risk? Then you may want to look into opening a certificate. If you do your banking at a credit union, you may also know them as share certificates, or as certificates of deposit (CDs) at a bank.
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The 4 Big Differences Between Trading and Investing
You’ve probably heard about people making money and winning big in the stock market. Some are traders and some are investors. That might sound like the same thing, but there are differences between the two. In this article, we’ll examine each and show you how to trade and invest wisely.
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Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
A growing family, by definition, means growing financial obligations—both present and in the future. Raising children can increase your insurance needs and heightens the urgency for being properly prepared. If you haven't evaluated your family's insurance plans in a while, a new life milestone is a good opportunity to do so. Join us in walking through the different types of insurance you may hold and how your needs may change with time.
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