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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.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
Thinking of Retiring Abroad?
However exciting retiring abroad may sound, it deserves considerable planning.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
How Financial Advisors Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
Thinking of Retiring Abroad?
However exciting retiring abroad may sound, it deserves considerable planning.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
Social Security: The $64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
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Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
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.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
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.