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Understanding Long-Term Care
Understanding the types of long-term-care services—and what those services could cost—may be critical.
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
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.
The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds
Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
When Does Your Personal Car Become a Commercial Vehicle?
At what point can you call a personal vehicle commercial?
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
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Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?