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Helpful Content
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Six Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Six overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
Four Really Good Reasons to Invest
There are four very good reasons to start investing. Do you know what they are?
Gun Ownership and Your Homeowners Policy
Gun owners need to make sure that their homeowners policy covers the full value of their firearm(s) as personal liability.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
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Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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.
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Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.