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Helpful Content
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Variable Universal Life Insurance
Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.
Asset Allocation
Consider how your assets are allocated and if that allocation is consistent with your time frame and risk tolerance.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
Lots of Variables with Fixed-Rate Mortgages
When selecting a fixed-rate mortgage, a borrower has to determine how many years to finance the loan.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
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My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.