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What If You Get Audited?
The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.
A Brief History of Estate Taxes
Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
How Financial Advisors Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.
Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?
Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.
Best Vacations: By Car, By Ship, By Foot, Once in a Lifetime
Four vacation destinations you might never have thought of.
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Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
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Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?