Financial planning
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Creating a strategy when chronic illness or disability strikes
Are you prepared to deal with an unexpected illness or disability? Build a strategy that can help cover unexpected and ongoing medical bills.
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Financial advice on lottery winnings and other big financial decisions
Winning the lottery can be bittersweet. On one hand, you have money, but on the other it’s easy to deviate from your financial plan.
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Financial planning support
Financial planning professionals offer many services. It's important to determine which type of professional can help based on your needs.
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Free budget spreadsheets
It's hard to create a budget without building an extensive spreadsheet. There are several budgeting resources online that provide free spreadsheets for your specific needs.
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How do financial advisors get paid?
There are specific fee structures when working with a financial advisor. Knowing ahead of time what it will cost you to sit down with them may be something you want to know.
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The benefits of long-term care insurance
Find out how long-term care insurance can help protect from financial risk if you’re diagnosed with a chronic medical condition, disability or disorder.