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Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?
You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?
Financial Aid for Students 101
Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
Buying vs. Leasing a Car
Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
Monthly Memberships
A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.
Glossary of Scam Terms
A helpful glossary of current scams.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
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Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
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Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
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