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Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.

Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
A Decision Not Made Is Still a Decision
Investors who put off important investment decisions may face potential consequence to their future financial security.
Medicare Advantage 101
Overview of Medicare Advantage, what’s in them, special rules, and more.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.
Raising Healthy Children
Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.
Making a Charitable Contribution
There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.
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Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.