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When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?
Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.
Saving on Fitness Center Membership Costs
There are ways to improve your physical fitness without denting your fiscal fitness.
The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
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Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
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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.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?
No Cash, No Checks, No Problem
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.