Your Financial Future
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Helpful Content
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
All Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal
Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
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Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
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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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Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
No Cash, No Checks, No Problem
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.