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The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?
For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.
Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.
Healthy Body, Healthy Pocketbook
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help you reduce health-related expenses—and avoid time in the recovery room.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
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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.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.