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How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
A Brief History of Estate Taxes
Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.
Choosing a Business Structure
Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”
Protection Against Uninsured Drivers
You’re hit by an uninsured driver. Now what? Are you protected against financial losses?
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
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Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
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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.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?