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My Dad’s Legacy: A “Golden” Envelope

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A life lost, a family changed

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Securing a Future When Facing the Unexpected

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Her Father’s Last Gift: A Financial Lifeline

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When the Unthinkable Happens

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Should my estate plan include an advance directive?

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Should homeowners consider life insurance?

New and existing homeowners may benefit from having life insurance, but what policy might be best depends on individual circumstances.

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How can life insurance help when markets are volatile?

While often uncomfortable to talk about, market changes may present life insurance opportunities where you can help protect your family’s financial future.

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Which Is Better, Term or Whole Life Insurance?

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What Are Life Insurance Policy Riders?

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What Factors Drive Life Insurance Calculations?

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Where Should I Buy Life Insurance?

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What Are Living Benefits on a Life Insurance Policy?

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What Is a Life Insurance Beneficiary?

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One Grandfather Drove a Hearse. The Other Never Talked About Dying. This is What They Taught Us About Death and Grief

Discussing your own funeral plans can be an uncomfortable topic and some try to avoid it. Read a real-life story of a family who experienced both approaches.

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Trapped by $87,000 in Student Debt and a Career He Didn't Love, This Gig Economy Entrepreneur Side Hustled His Way to Financial Independence

Looking to perfect your side hustle? Read the real story of a man who left his job at a law firm and gained financial independence through the gig economy.

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Their Home Sweet (First) Home Was Nothing Like They Imagined

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Our Home Was Ready When Covid-19 Hit Because We Designed It to Accommodate the Unexpected

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A Home Addition Can Mean Extra Income, More Room for Family — Or Even a Dream Home

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Confessions of an Estate Planner: Why We Delayed Naming a Guardian and Making a Will

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She Had Three Months to Live, So She Planned a Party

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When You Travel for a Living, Stolen Laptops, Lost Passports and Dicey Hotels are Part of the Job

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It’s A Wedding. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

From a photographer no-show to a category 5 hurricane, these couples found out the hard way that weddings aren’t always a piece of cake.

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He Popped the Question, Then Dropped Her Engagement Ring in a River

Meet the man who finds and reunites lost rings, jewelry and other valuable keepsakes with their very grateful owners using metal detectors.

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She Inherited a Curious Collection From a Beloved Aunt. Now What?

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Rickie Fowler Learns the Hard Way, and It's Paying Off

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What Should I Know Before Buying Life Insurance?

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Can I Use Life Insurance to Help Provide Financial Support My Special Needs Child?

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How Two Financial Planners (with 6 Kids Between Them) Are Saving for College