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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
Yours, Mine, and Ours: Estate Strategies for Second Marriage
Second marriages are a trigger event to revisit any existing estate strategies.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
Qualifying For Medicare Under Age 65
You might qualify for Medicare if you’re under 65-years-old. This article will explain the conditions where you may qualify for Medicare early.
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
TIPS for Inflation
If you are concerned about inflation and expect short-term interest rates may increase, TIPS could be worth considering.
What Is a Roth 401(k)?
Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
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Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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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.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.