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What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
Insuring Your Business With a Buy/Sell Agreement
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Making Sense of U.S. Household Net Worth
A look inside the U.S. government's statistics on household net worth.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
Value vs. Growth Investing
Among stock-market investors there’s long been a debate between those who favor value and those who favor growth.
Retiree Health Care Coverage Overseas
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Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
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Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
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How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?