Understanding Today's Financial Environment
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Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
Planning for Special Needs Children
Planning for a special-needs child can be complicated, confusing, and even overwhelming.
When Life Insurance Becomes Taxable
Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
Understanding how capital gains are taxed may help you refine your investment strategies.
Insuring Your Business With a Buy/Sell Agreement
It may help your business be better prepared in the event of the death of a principal or key employee.
A House Divided
By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.
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What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
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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.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?