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It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
How Does Your Credit Score Compare?
Have you ever wondered how your credit score compares to the rest of the country? Take a look and see.
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
The Ivory Tower Changes Wall Street
Thanks to the work of three economists, we have a better understanding of what determines an asset’s price.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your son or daughter is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
Making Sense of U.S. Household Net Worth
A look inside the U.S. government's statistics on household net worth.
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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No Cash, No Checks, No Problem
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.