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Financial advisor for annuities: Services and when to hire one

Annuities are commonly used to provide retirement income and may offer guaranteed payments or tax-deferred growth. However, ...

Middle-income Americans struggling to keep up as living costs weigh on paychecks, survey says

Middle-income Americans are continuing to face financial strain as 68% say their income isn't keeping up with rising costs, ...

Future Income Taxes: Essential Concepts and How They Function

Future income taxes are upcoming tax costs or savings due to discrepancies between financial statements and tax returns.

How To Lower Your Debt-To-Income Ratio: 6 Actionable Strategies

A high debt-to-income ratio is a common reason lenders deny applications. The good news is that you can lower your DTI.
Forbes

Retirement Income Planning: Secure Your Financial Future

Whether retirement is just around the corner or a distant milestone, a solid income plan can help you maintain independence, security, and the all-important peace of mind. Planning for retirement is ...
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My Income Portfolio: Financial Awareness

The essence of financial awareness is to realize that money can work for us through our investments. Understanding the value of money is the first step toward financial education, which leads to the ...
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What’s the difference between net income and profit?

Profit and net income are found on your company's income statement. Learn the difference between these financial terms and ...

4 costly financial pitfalls that hit grieving spouses and the smart steps you can take now to protect yourself from taxes, debt and income loss later

Losing a spouse can be devastating. But amid that grief, the surviving spouse is often left making high-stakes financial decisions at the worst possible time. Income might drop overnight, yet the ...