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Making a Charitable Contribution
There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?
For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
Medicare vs. Medicaid
The terms Medicare and Medicaid sound similar but are two very different things. Learn the differences in this informative article.
Risk Perspective
Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk.
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Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
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.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Your DNA Test
Preparing for the unexpected can make all the difference if your family relies on your income.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?