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Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
Mortgages in Retirement
Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
Understanding Long-Term Care
Understanding the types of long-term-care services—and what those services could cost—may be critical.
Travel, Without the Baggage
Tips to avoid checking in luggage on your next vacation.
Do You Owe The AMT?
If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
Insuring Your Business Against Cyber Liability
90% of small businesses in the U.S. don't protect their data from cyber attacks. Is your business at risk?
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What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
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.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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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.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.