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The fears that dragged on the stock market since August evaporated in November as fresh inflation data reaffirmed continuing progress in the fight against rising prices.

Monthly Market Insights | December 2023 Monthly Market Insights | December 2023 U.S. Markets Stock prices surged last month as positive inflation data and falling bond yields emboldened investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 8.77 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 8.92 percent. The Nasdaq Composite, whic...

The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.

IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.

When was the last time you updated your will?

Will Power Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.

The roof protects your home against nature’s risks. Is your personal wealth protected against life's risks?

The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.

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Lost 401(k)s are a huge issue, with over 24 million forgotten. Learn more about what you can do in our new article.

Find That Lost Retirement Account With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.

Do you know the risk factors that can lead to cognitive decline?

Avoiding Cognitive Decline Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

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Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion? This piece helps answer those questions.

Emotional vs. Strategic Decisions Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion?

How much of your estate will Uncle Sam inherit? Estimate your potential estate tax liability.

What's My Potential Estate Tax? This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.

Investors faced challenges as stocks moved lower due to multiple headwinds, including rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions. However, many remain confident as they look for initial indications of consumer strength by gauging early holiday shopping levels.

Monthly Market Insights | November 2023 Monthly Market Insights | November 2023 U.S. Markets Rising bond yields, geopolitical tensions, sticky inflation, and mixed earnings reports combined to push stocks lower last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.36 percent while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index surrendered 2.20 percent. ...

A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one of the factors you should consider—when it comes to managing your estate.

Estate Management 101 A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.