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Ken Fanning, AIF®
Helpful Content
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds
Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
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Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.