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Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Buying Auto Insurance For Teen Drivers
Tips on insuring your teen driver.
Women and Financial Strategies
Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.
How Big is Money?
Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic
Assess Life Insurance Needs
How to help determine life insurance needs to provide for your family after you pass away.
A House Divided
By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.
What Is an Annuity?
Annuities are versatile tools that can help you save for retirement and generate income in retirement.
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Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
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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.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
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.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.