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The Palabe Group, Inc. is a leading privately held National Group Benefits & Consulting Firm headquartered in Greater Chicago. From inception, our highly experienced and knowledgeable benefits professionals have been committed to providing quality service and innovative product designs for our clients.
Our commitment is to provide customized solutions and creative cost effective programs that meet the needs and objectives of our clients while continuing to strive for professional excellence in the delivery of these products and services.
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Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.

Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.

To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees
Do your insurance needs stay the same when the nest empties?
Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Newly Married
Marriage changes everything, including your insurance needs.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
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Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance
Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?