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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).

What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.

Separating the Signal From the Noise
A good professional provides important guidance and insight through the years.
Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
Silver Sneakers 101
Medicare’s popular program, offering free gym membership and health education.
Life Insurance Myths: Debunked
Whether you have life insurance through your work, are retired, or are raising a family, it pays to know the truth about life insurance coverage. Examine and debunk the five most common life insurance myths, and arm yourself with knowledge.
What's New for Social Security?
There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
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Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?