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A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
Protection Against Uninsured Drivers
You’re hit by an uninsured driver. Now what? Are you protected against financial losses?
An Overview of Renter’s Insurance
Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
Alternative Investments - Going Mainstream
Alternative investments are going mainstream for accredited investors. It’s critical to sort through the complexity.
When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
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Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
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.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
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RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.