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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.
Raising Healthy Children
Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
Insuring Your Second Home
There are unique risks of owning a second home and obtaining the proper coverage may protect you from financial risk.
Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
Choosing a Business Structure
Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
The Most Overlooked Item of Any Home Improvement
The item most homeowners forget on their home improvement project checklist is insurance.
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Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor about changes in your situation.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.