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How Insurance Deductibles Work
Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money.
Long-Term-Care Needs
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A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your child is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
Can Group, Private Disability Policies Work Together?
Loss of income from disability has the potential to cause financial hardship. Disability insurance can help.
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.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?
For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.
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How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
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16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.