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Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
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.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
Value vs. Growth Investing
Among stock-market investors there’s long been a debate between those who favor value and those who favor growth.
Can I Create a Roth if I’m Over the Income Limit?
Use this article to start conversations about the “backdoor” Roth IRA strategy.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Social Security Fairness Act's New Chapter
Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act boosts benefits for eligible public sector workers and their families.
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
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Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
Here are 3 quick tips to keep in mind when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.