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A Home Insurance Claim: To File Or Not To File
Learn when it may not make sense to file a claim on your home insurance.
Social Security: The \$64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
The Anatomy of a Supplemental Health Plan
Here’s a guide to explain all the parts of Medicare.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?
Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.
You Would Rather Be...
Are you a thrill seeker, or content to relax in the backyard? Use this flowchart to find out more about your risk tolerance.
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Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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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The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?