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When Life Insurance Becomes Taxable
Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
Four Steps to Valuing an Estate
Determining the value of your estate, or for someone who has passed away, can be a complex undertaking.
Making a Charitable Contribution
There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.
Women and Financial Strategies
Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.
A Checklist for When a Spouse or Parent Passes
An overview of some fundamental steps when a loved one passes.
Prescription Drug Benefits Under Medicare (Part D)
Do you need to enroll in Medicare Part D? Read this article to learn more about whether you need this coverage
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
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Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?