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Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
Planning for Special Needs Children
Planning for a special-needs child can be complicated, confusing, and even overwhelming.
Healthy Body, Healthy Pocketbook
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help you reduce health-related expenses—and avoid time in the recovery room.
What to Look for in a Long-Term Care Policy
Here’s a list of 10 questions to ask that may help you better understand the costs and benefits of long-term-care insurance.
Good Health is Good Business
Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.
Why You Need an Estate Strategy
Do you have an estate strategy? You should.
Understanding Homeowner’s Insurance
Purchasing homeowners insurance is critical for protecting your home.
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Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
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Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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.
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The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
The Good Ship IPO
The seas of the market are constantly shifting. Whether the good ship IPO can set sail may depend heavily on the tides.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.