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Insurance

Do you need AD&D insurance?

Consider buying insurance to protect your family's finances in case of an accident.
You could purchase an accidental death and dismemberment policy by itself, although it's generally offered as an add-on to a basic disability or life insurance policy.
Retirement

When will you be able to retire?

It's all about having a plan that matches your goals and circumstances.
Before you know whether you'll have enough money saved to retire, you need to have an idea of what your dream retirement looks like.
Family

6 tips for handling finances in a blended family

Pay particular attention to beneficiary and estate planning.
Family dynamics are easy to overlook because they're not directly related to money, but they could be a big impetus for separating or protecting assets.
Home

How do home construction loans work?

Home construction loans are quite different from standard mortgages.
Unlike a mortgage, a construction loan acts more like a short-term line of credit.
Family

Say more, risk less: What to tell your financial advisor

Open conversations about what's happening in your life can deepen the value of financial advice.
While these questions may seem personal, from a planner's point of view they're standard—and important.
Retirement

Test your retirement plan before you retire

You can stress test or even test drive your retirement plan to determine whether it still fits your desires.
What is your purpose, what is your passion? We ask a lot of these questions to get to know you.
Investing

The pros and cons of annuities

Annuities can help you address the risk of outliving your assets, making them a valuable tool in retirement planning.
If you're looking for a steady stream of income during retirement, this is the benefit an annuity will provide.
Investing

Be aware of these common investing mistakes

You take your car in for service and hire contractors to renovate your house. The same logic applies to investing.
If you started investing without a plan, it's not too late to put one in place.
Saving

Have you considered CD laddering as a savings strategy?

CD laddering is ideal for those who want FDIC-insured savings, higher interest rates and protection from market risk.
With CD laddering, you invest money in multiple CDs with different maturity levels instead of investing in one CD and waiting for it to mature.
Credit

Considering differences between rewards cards

Comparing rewards programs can help you find the right credit card for your goals and spending style.
The most common rewards cards offer one of three types of benefits: cash back, travel miles or rewards points.
Family

4 things to know when receiving an inheritance

Minimizing taxes on any inheritance you receive can leave you more to use for your needs.
For some, an inheritance may be more complicated than simply being handed a stack of money.
Family

Add flexibility to your work-life balance

Balancing your work life with personal issues like caring for a parent can be challenging.
Experts suggest keeping your work life and caregiving responsibilities as separate as possible.
Family

Follow these rules on gifting money to family

Financial gifts can help both you and the recipient, but it's also important to discuss specifics with both a financial advisor and tax professional.
A financial gift to a child can help teach them basics about money or even the stock market.
Budgeting

How to maximize year-end charitable giving

Any time is a good time to carefully consider how you can best benefit yourself and the institutions you want to help.
Start by considering which causes you care most about. Is it access to education, animal welfare or maybe the arts?
Investing

A primer on balancing pretax contributions

Both 401(k)s and health savings accounts have different advantages and disadvantages to consider.
An HSA has the capability of having a triple tax advantage, which is why it's so useful.
Insurance

Is your life insurance keeping up with your life?

Your insurance should change as your earnings, lifestyle and family situations change.
Think of life insurance as the foundation of your financial house.

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