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Revising Estate Strategy Assumptions
Estate tax exemptions rules appear to be stabilizing, prompting many to reconsider conventional estate strategies.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
What the New Tax Bill Means for You
What does the Tax Reform and Jobs Act mean for you?
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Alternative Investments - Going Mainstream
Alternative investments are going mainstream for accredited investors. It’s critical to sort through the complexity.
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
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.
The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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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Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor about changes in your situation.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.