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Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Why Do Renters Have to Save More?
How much more would retirement cost if you owned your home rather than rented? It could actually be several times less.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
Errors and Omissions Insurance
E&O insurance is specifically designed to protect you, or your company, from the risk of a client’s dissatisfaction.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
Choose Your Own Retirement Adventure
Retirement is one of the greatest adventures you’ll have. Which retirement adventure will you choose?
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
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What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
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Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?