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The Best Apps in Travel
Technology tips to make your next trip even better.
Raising Healthy Children
Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your son or daughter is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer
Individuals have three basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
Do You Owe The AMT?
If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right
Is Term Life Insurance for You?
Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.
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Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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.
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
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Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?