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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Understanding Money Market Funds
Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.
Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Over time, different investments' performances can shift a portfolio’s intent and risk profile. Rebalancing may be critical.
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.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Newly Married
Marriage changes everything, including your insurance needs.
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
Your Shifting Risk Tolerance
Time and market performance may subtly and slowly imbalance your portfolio.
The Basics of Medicare
Learn all about Medicare basics in this informative and insightful article.
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Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
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Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.