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Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
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.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
Understanding how capital gains are taxed may help you refine your investment strategies.
Do You Owe The AMT?
If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work in 2012 to pay federal tax liability.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
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Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Do You Feel Lucky?
Recent changes in estate tax laws could affect the strategy you have in place.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
Three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Interest Rates: How Low Can They Go?
The question used to be how low can interest rates go. Now it's how long can rates remain at their historic low levels?
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime, and those we love may suffer if we are not prepared.
Your DNA Test
If you have a family that relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.