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The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
The Ivory Tower Changes Wall Street
Thanks to the work of three economists, we have a better understanding of what determines an asset’s price.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
Planning for the Expected
You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
Alternative Investments - Going Mainstream
Alternative investments are going mainstream for accredited investors. It’s critical to sort through the complexity.
How Insurance Deductibles Work
Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money and give you peace of mind.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
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Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
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Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
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.
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.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?