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Financial Aid for Students 101
Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
The Cost of Medical Care
Learn about the risks of not having health insurance in this informative article.
Healthy Body, Healthy Pocketbook
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help you reduce health-related expenses—and avoid time in the recovery room.
Insuring Your Second Home
There are unique risks of owning a second home and obtaining the proper coverage may protect you from financial risk.
Lesser Known Provisions of the SECURE Act
Learn about clauses in the SECURE Act that affect 401Ks, students, and families.
Tips for Finding Care for Your Disabled Child
The care of special-needs children continues into their adult years, and may survive the passing of their parents.
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Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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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.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?