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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
Social Media: #NewestBusinessLiabilityRisk
Social media may be a modern imperative for businesses looking to grow and build their brand, but it also introduces risk.
Making Sense of U.S. Household Net Worth
A look inside the U.S. government's statistics on household net worth.
Catch-Up Contributions
Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.
Financial Strategies in a Post-DOMA World
The Supreme Court’s declaring DOMA unconstitutional may require some same-sex couples to reconsider their financial strategy.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
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Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
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.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?