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Why You Need an Estate Strategy
Do you have an estate strategy? You should.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
A House Divided
By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.
What You Should Do About Insurance Following a Divorce
In the face of divorce, making changes to insurance coverage may be overlooked.
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
How Insurance Deductibles Work
Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money and give you peace of mind.
Inventorying Your Possessions
Creating an inventory of your possessions can save you time, money and aggravation in the event you someday suffer losses.
Making Sense of U.S. Household Net Worth
A look inside the U.S. government's statistics on household net worth.
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Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
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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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
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 Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.