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Retirement Plan Detectives
A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.
The A, B, C, & D of Medicare
Learn about all the parts of Medicare with this informative and enjoyable article.
Are You Prepared for an Estate Tax Sunset?
The federal estate tax exemption sunsets in 2025. Learn more about what to do to make the most of the higher threshold.
Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business
To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.
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.
What's New for Social Security?
There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.
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.
How Stocks Work
Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.
Best-Performing Asset Classes
Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.
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Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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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.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home
Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.