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The Supreme Court’s declaring DOMA unconstitutional may require some same-sex couples to reconsider their financial strategy.
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Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
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The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business
To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
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What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.