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Will You Pay the AMT?
Despite recent tax-law changes, a stunning 4.6 million Americans are expected to pay the AMT in 2018.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement - Clear and Wrong?
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
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.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
How Stocks Work
Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.
Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?
For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.
A Look at Diversification
Diversification is an investment principle designed to manage risk, but it can't prevent against a loss.
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Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimates your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
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.
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.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold, and its history, may help you answer that question.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
Women and Retirement
Women are great at multi-tasking. But many drop the ball when preparing for retirement.
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.