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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
What the New Tax Bill Means for You
What does the Tax Reform and Jobs Act mean for you?
Get Paid for Going Green
Those looking into environmentally minded home modifications may get a boost from Uncle Sam’s tax incentives.
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
When Does Your Personal Car Become a Commercial Vehicle?
At what point can you call a personal vehicle commercial?
Universal Life Insurance
Universal life insurance is permanent insurance with a flexible premium. Here's how it works.
When to Self-Insure
Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.
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What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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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.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate
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.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?