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Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
Good Health is Good Business
Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.
Buying vs. Leasing a Car
Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.
Can Group, Private Disability Policies Work Together?
Loss of income from disability has the potential to cause financial hardship. Disability insurance can help.
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.