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Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
What Is an Annuity?
Annuities are versatile tools that can help you save for retirement and generate income in retirement.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person
Business owners may be able to protect themselves from the financial consequences of losing a key employee.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Planning for the Expected
You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.
Is Term Life Insurance for You?
Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
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.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Do You Feel Lucky?
Recent changes in estate tax laws could affect the strategy you have in place.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers are right in our own back yards. This may be particularly true of investing.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.