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Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right
A Look at Diversification
Diversification is an investment principle designed to manage risk, but it can't prevent against a loss.
Password Protection Strategies
Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.
Making Sense of U.S. Household Net Worth
A look inside the U.S. government's statistics on household net worth.
Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
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Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
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.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
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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.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
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.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?