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Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes
What's your vision of retirement?
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Understanding FDIC Insurance
FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
Women on the Rise
Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Does Your Child Need to File an Income Tax Return?
When your child has income, there’s a good chance that he or she will need to report it and pay taxes.
The ABC’s of Auto Insurance
What kind of auto insurance should you have? Do you know?
Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money
Things to consider before retirement.
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
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The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
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.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Your DNA Test
Preparing for the unexpected can make all the difference if your family relies on your income.