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Making Sense of U.S. Household Net Worth
A look inside the U.S. government's statistics on household net worth.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right
Lots of Variables with Fixed-Rate Mortgages
When selecting a fixed-rate mortgage, a borrower has to determine how many years to finance the loan.
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
What You Should Do About Insurance Following a Divorce
In the face of divorce, making changes to insurance coverage may be overlooked.
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Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
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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.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.