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How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?
You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.
Social Security: The $64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
Teen Drinking and Your Liability
Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
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Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?