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About The Principal

The Principal Financial Group® (The Principal®) has been helping individuals, families, and businesses with their financial goals since 1879.

 

The Principal is a leading global financial company offering businesses, individuals and institutional clients a wide range of financial products and services.

 

Our range of products and services includes retirement solutions, insurance, wellness programs, and investment and banking products through our diverse family of financial services companies and national network of financial professionals.

 

For Individuals

A little planning is all you need to help turn your financial dreams into realities. And at The Principal, we can help give you an edge when it comes to accomplishing your financial goals. 

 

For Businesses

The economy has taken a toll on investments, businesses and employee benefits. The Principal can help give you an edge when it comes to protecting your business. If you're ready to forge ahead, we can help you. To assess and rebuild your financial dreams.

 

For Financial Professionals

Do you want to work with a company that can help you succeed while making it easy to do business? The Principal is that company.  

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Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

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Another Year, Another AMT Patch

The 2010 Tax Relief Act adjusted AMT exemption levels for 2010 and 2011 to help prevent an estimated 21 million middle-income taxpayers from being subject to the alternative minimum tax. Will Congress enact another patch for 2012?

Rising Popularity of Roth IRA as Retirement Vehicle

Investment in the Roth IRA has been growing dramatically. Fueling the growth of this popular investment vehicle are tax-free distributions in retirement and no mandatory withdrawals due to age. Compare the trade-offs of Roth IRAs with traditional IRAs, including eligibility limitations, annual contribution limits, and withdrawal considerations.

When Key Players Can't Work

If a company is a two-owner business or its success relies on a few key players, key-person life or disability insurance could possibly offset the risk that the premature disability or death of a major contributor could ruin its future prospects.

For Better, For Worse: Communicating About Retirement

A recent study indicates that couples are not communicating clearly about retirement goals and strategies, even as they approach retirement age. This article offers suggestions to open a dialogue and encourages couples to discuss their retirement needs and desires with each other and with their financial advisor.

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May 23, 2012 @ 11:02 PM

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