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A Brief History of Estate Taxes
Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
TIPS for Inflation
If you are concerned about inflation and expect short-term interest rates may increase, TIPS could be worth considering.
Buying Auto Insurance For Teen Drivers
Tips on insuring your teen driver.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Insurance Rates?
Your credit score may influence how much you pay for auto and home insurance.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
When Life Insurance Becomes Taxable
Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.
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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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.