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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."
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
Choosing a Business Structure
Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Insurance Rates?
Your credit score may influence how much you pay for auto and home insurance.
Making Sense Of A Home Warranty
Understanding the value of a home warranty.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?