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Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
Alternative Investments - Going Mainstream
Alternative investments are going mainstream for accredited investors. It’s critical to sort through the complexity.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If…
Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
Apps That Help Achieve Goals
If you find it hard to attain personal life goals, there’s an app for that!
Test Your Estate Strategy Knowledge
Estate management can help ensure that your assets are transferred according to your wishes while managing tax issues.
Inflation - Back to the Future
Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
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Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Jane Bond: Decoding Diversification
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, discovering how bonds diversify a portfolio.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
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