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Equip Yourself for a Good Life

Preparing for a lifelong financial journey requires an understanding of the possibilities, potential resources, and identification of contingency plans. The journey likely will require navigating a series of obstacles through varying conditions. You don’t have to sacrifice a Good Life today for a Good Life solely in retirement. How can we live a Good Life now and in the future? Read about the six critical actions required to equip yourself for a Good Life, financially.

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West Virginia's Natural Gas Boon: What Landowners Need to Know

West Virginia's renewed surge in energy production is good news for the state's landowners. But are they prepared to capitalize on the impending growth? Find out how to anticipate future cash flow from your royalty checks and how your well's depletion rate affects your financial situation.

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One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Tips for Cultivating Each Type of Major Gift Donor

Knowing and appropriately cultivating your major donor prospects should be an ongoing practice for all nonprofit organizations. Learn how to create an actionable plan for each of the five donor archetypes.

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Four Fiduciary Obligations Every Nonprofit Board Member Should Understand

What are the four categories of fiduciary decision-making that all nonprofit board members provide? Learn more here.

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Simple Ways to Prevent a Painful Healthcare Dilemma for your Family

Simple advanced planning can save your loved ones much heartache when it comes to handling a medical emergency. Here are three things you can do to ensure your wishes will be followed.

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Are You Prepared If Tragedy Strikes?

If your advisor has been broaching planning topics of estate/legacy, long-term care, insurance, business succession, but it really doesn’t interest you right now, this story shows you should at least explore the options. You and your family will rest well in knowing that you are as prepared as you can be if/when tragedy strikes.

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The Push and the Pull of the Markets – Who Wins?

The second quarter of 2018 can be called a lot of things, but boring isn't one of them. Economic growth still looks healthy and corporate earnings are growing strongly. But there are several potential political risks to markets over the second half of the year. Learn more about what may be on the horizon.

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Should You Be Worried About Your Bonds?

Ever hear the old adage "sell in May and go away," warning investors to sell their stock holdings in May to avoid a seasonal decline in equity markets? While this approach to stock investing is not a prudent method to enhance long-term stock performance, does this adage apply to bond holdings?

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How Will You Replace Your Income in Retirement?

Does the question "Am I going to outlive my retirement savings?" keep you up at night? We know stocks have a higher return than bonds, but they also have more price volatility. Here's why Dividend Growth Stocks might be the right answer for you and your situation.

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