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What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
Three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
Keep Your Umbrella Handy
Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
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Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
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.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are nearly 1,200 ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Your DNA Test
If you have a family that relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
Three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?