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Do You Feel Lucky?
Recent changes in estate tax laws could affect the strategy you have in place.
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
Planning for the Expected
You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.
TIPS for Inflation
If you are concerned about inflation—and expect short-term interest rates may increase—TIPS could be worth considering.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
A Look at Whole Life Insurance
Whole life insurance remains in force as long as you remain current with premiums. Here's how it works.
What Is a Roth 401(k)?
Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.
Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving—or dragging—the economy.
Types of Stock Market Analysis
Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
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Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
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.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement 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.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.
Your DNA Test
If you have a family that relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.