Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
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Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
What If You Get Audited?
The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
How Insurance Deductibles Work
Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money and give you peace of mind.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
A Look at Diversification
Diversification is an investment principle designed to manage risk, but it can't prevent against a loss.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, health care expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
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Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
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.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?