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“Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams to Watch For
Every year the IRS releases its list of tax scams, spotlighting some ways that people try to separate you from your money.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
Six Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Six overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Year-End Charitable Gifting and You
This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.
Lots of Variables with Fixed-Rate Mortgages
When selecting a fixed-rate mortgage, a borrower has to determine how many years to finance the loan.
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
A Brief Guide To Condo Insurance
Important items to consider when purchasing condo insurance.
What You Should Do About Insurance Following a Divorce
In the face of divorce, making changes to insurance coverage may be overlooked.
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Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?