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Surprises
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How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
Understanding Homeowner’s Insurance
Purchasing homeowners insurance is critical for protecting your home.
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.
The Anatomy of a Supplemental Health Plan
Here’s a guide to explain all the parts of Medicare.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
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Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
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.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?