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Helpful Content
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds
Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.
Tax Reform: Before and After
What did the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act change? Here's a quick snapshot.
Planning for the Expected
You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees
Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.
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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.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
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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
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor about changes in your situation.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.