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Revising Estate Strategy Assumptions
Estate tax exemptions rules appear to be stabilizing, prompting many to reconsider conventional estate strategies.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
Death is No Excuse
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Test Your Life Insurance Knowledge
How much do you know about one of the most important tools you have to help protect your and your family’s financial future?
Budgeting After a Divorce
Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
Disability and Your Finances
In the event of an unforeseen accident or illness, disability insurance may be a good way to protect your income and savings.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
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Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.