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Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
Countering Counterfeit Currency
Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
Crowdfunding—Capital for the 21st Century
Crowdfunding continues to gain momentum as more people search the Internet for financing and fundraising alternatives.
A Home Insurance Claim: To File Or Not To File
Learn when it may not make sense to file a claim on your home insurance.
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
The ABC’s of Auto Insurance
What kind of auto insurance should you have? Do you know?
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Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
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.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
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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.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?