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A Look at Diversification
Diversification is an investment principle designed to manage risk, but it can't prevent against a loss.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
A Brief History of Estate Taxes
Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
Death is No Excuse
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
Raising Healthy Children
Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
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Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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.
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.
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Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.