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Most Americans spend more time planning for vacations and holidays than planning for their retirement.1
1 Employee Benefit Research Insitute, 2007

Will you outlive your retirement income?  How much liability insurance should you have? Should you add stocks to your portfolio?  Are your financial expectations for the coming year realistic?

Our financial newsletters are designed to provide helpful information on a wide variety of financial topics.  Simply click on one of the newsletter topics below to read the article in its entirety.


  • April

    Conserve Your Estate
    Are your estate strategies up-to-date and ready for whatever legislative changes lie ahead?

    Fuel for the Economy
    The world has become so dependent on oil that most economies simply could not exist in their present forms without it.

  • March

    Should Your Portfolio Have a Conscience?
    Socially responsible investing has been around at least since the 1960s, but it seems to be getting more attention lately.

    Six Times More Likely
    It may be uncomfortable to consider the possibility that you could become disabled; however, preparing for the possibility now could help you avoid some more serious discomfort later.

    The World Is Your Oyster
    If you want to expand your portfolio’s geographic boundaries, international mutual funds may be a good option.

    The Consumer Price Index and You
    Inflation is a long-term, sustained rise in the general level of prices, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

    Weather: It Matters
    Weather is common fare for small talk, but it’s difficult to think of many topics that can have a bigger effect on economic activity.

    Take Advantage of Temporary Tax Laws
    A raft of favorable tax provisions are in effect right now, but you better act fast. Most of them are scheduled to expire within the next two years.

  • February

    A Grand New Contribution
    If you were waiting for the day when you could sock away some serious dough in your individual retirement account, the time has arrived.

    Mutual Fund Mastery
    Test how much you know about one of the most popular investment vehicles.

    Living Comes with Guarantees
    Several types of living benefit guarantees are available that can provide valuable protection for variable annuity owners.

    The Trouble with Timing
    The speculation that drives market timing can often cause investors to get in right before a downturn or to flee before realizing potential gains.

    Election Year Antics
    As we enter a campaign cycle that is already unlike others we’ve seen, we can expect to see out-of-the-ordinary behavior by everyone from policymakers to Wall Street traders.

    Retirement, Boomer Style
    As the baby boomers leave the workforce for retirement, the nation is facing a shortage of workers to take their places. This demographic shift is expected to affect not only Social Security and Medicare, but the U.S. economy, as well.