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Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
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.
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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The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
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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.