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Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
Social Security: Two Benefit Strategies Eliminated
Here are several important changes to Social Security that may impact how and when you can begin taking income benefits.
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
The ABC’s of Auto Insurance
What kind of auto insurance should you have? Do you know?
The Twelve Steps to Living Confidently: Budgeting
One of the most important steps to become financially sufficient is to set up a realistic budget.
What Is a Stretch IRA?
If you have a traditional IRA, you may have the opportunity to extend its tax-deferred status across multiple generations.
Commitment and Money Conversations
Talking about money isn’t as scary as it seems.
All Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal
Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
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Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
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.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
That big list of dreams and goals isn't the only way to look at your bucket list.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
When the Unexpected Becomes Reality
Disability happens to more people, more often than you may think, and it lasts longer, too.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.