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06/07/2022

Fed officials helped spark a late-month rally, lifting investor spirits by suggesting that interest rate increases could take a pause after the expected June and July hikes.

Monthly Market Insights | June 2022 U.S. Markets Stocks were mixed in May as a powerful rally in the final week of trading helped recoup losses from earlier in the month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 0.04 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added 0.01 percent. The Nasdaq C...

06/04/2022

Do you have a will? Is it updated?

When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.

06/01/2022

What's better—a 30-year or 15-year fixed-rate home mortgage? The answer may surprise you.

Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.

05/28/2022

The financial risks to consider when evaluating self insurance?

Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?

05/25/2022

Check out this video on taxes.

Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

05/21/2022

Learn the language of life insurance.

05/18/2022

The choice of business structure is not a final decision. You may amend your business structure to your changing needs.

Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”

05/14/2022

Assets minus liabilities = net worth. When was the last time you calculated yours?

Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.

05/11/2022

How confident are you in the strength of your passwords? These days, one’s passwords are almost as important as the keys to your house. Check out these handy, current tips on crafting a secure password.

Have fun and learn how to craft the perfect password with the help of this highly engaging infographic.

05/07/2022

How many ways can you pay for college? Loans, grants, savings and investments, to name a few.

This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.

05/06/2022

Will April showers bring May financial flowers? The markets closed out April with a volatile week, and hawkish comments from the Fed are making many investors skittish.

Monthly Market Insights | May 2022 U.S. Markets April was a challenging month for investors as losses in mega-cap technology companies and high-valuation stocks spilled over to the broader market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 4.91 percent while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index dropped 8.80...

05/04/2022

How much can I put in? Contributing to a retirement plan makes sound financial sense; know the rules.

Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.