Your Financial Future
Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges come opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.
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Helpful Content
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If…
Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.
Bitcoin 101
Bitcoin has emerged as a digital currency that exists virtually, making it different in fundamental ways.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
The Anatomy of a Supplemental Health Plan
Here’s a guide to explain all the parts of Medicare.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
Insurance Needs Assessment:When You're Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
What Is a Roth 401(k)?
Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.
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Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations? Here are three tips.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may 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.