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Helpful Content
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
Do You Owe The AMT?
If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
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."
A Look at Diversification
Diversification is an investment principle designed to manage risk, but it can't prevent against a loss.
How Big is Money?
Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
Buying Auto Insurance For Teen Drivers
Tips on insuring your teen driver.
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Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
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.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
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.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?