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Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
What the New Tax Bill Means for You
What does the Tax Reform and Jobs Act mean for you?
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
Financial Strategies in a Post-DOMA World
The Supreme Court’s declaring DOMA unconstitutional may require some same-sex couples to reconsider their financial strategy.
A Decision Not Made Is Still a Decision
Investors who put off important investment decisions may face potential consequence to their future financial security.
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, health care expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
Making Sense of U.S. Household Net Worth
A look inside the U.S. government's statistics on household net worth.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Can you keep up with your children’s mobile slang?
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Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
February 2018 Top Five
2018 could be shaping up to be an interesting year.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
That big list of dreams and goals isn't the only way to look at your bucket list.