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Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
What Is an Annuity?
Annuities are versatile tools that can help you save for retirement and generate income in retirement.
5 Things That Seasoned Travelers Are Doing (That You're Not)
A collection of tips from professional travelers.
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Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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.
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The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
That big list of dreams and goals isn't the only way to look at your bucket list.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Surprises
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