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Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, healthcare expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?
For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.
4 Steps to Protecting a Child with Disabilities
Planning for a child with special needs can be complicated, confusing, and even overwhelming.
A Brief Guide To Condo Insurance
Important items to consider when purchasing condo insurance.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
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.
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Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
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When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.