Newsletters

May

• Keeping Cool: Investment Strategy vs. Reaction

  This article offers ideas to help investors focus on strategic decisions rather than react emotionally to the latest market news or movements.

• Social Security May Offer a Lifetime of Protection

  This article provides an overview of four times other than retirement when Social Security might affect you or your family.

• The Cost of Family Caregiving

  A look at the financial, emotional, and physical costs of family caregiving with some helpful suggestions for caregivers.

• Three Life Insurance Strategies for Small Businesses

  This article explores how life insurance might help small businesses attract and retain talent or fund buy-sell agreements.

• Telemedicine: The Virtual Doctor Will See You Now

  Many large employers offer telemedicine programs in their benefit packages. Do you know the potential advantages of telemedicine?

April

• Setting a Retirement Savings Goal

  This article features a worksheet to help you estimate the savings you might need to generate your desired retirement income.

• Looking for Value with P/E Ratios

  Discover the basics of P/E ratios, with an emphasis on analyzing them in the appropriate context for making meaningful comparisons.

• Early Retirement and Your Tax-Deferred Savings

  Find out how the rules for early-distribution penalty exceptions differ for withdrawals from traditional IRAs and employer-sponsored plans.

• Living Benefits Can Help Counter Retirement Risks

  Optional riders that add living benefits to annuities might help retirees address two financial risks: outliving their savings and paying for long-term care.

• Don’t Let a Disaster Keep the Lights Off Forever

  As a small-business owner, do you know the types of coverages that may or may not be included in a standard business owner policy?

March

• Three Lessons from Retirees

  A survey of workers and retirees yielded three key findings that may prove helpful in planning for retirement. Find out more.

• Behavioral Biases That Can Lead to Costly Mistakes

  Learn about six blind spots that can lead to regrettable portfolio decisions (and how investors might avoid them).