Your Financial Future
Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.
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Helpful Content
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
The New Red Scare: Chinese Ownership of U.S. Debt
China owns a portion of the total outstanding debt of the U.S. Government. What does it mean?
Value vs. Growth Investing
Among stock-market investors there’s long been a debate between those who favor value and those who favor growth.
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 Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
Earnings for All Seasons
Earnings season can move markets. What is it and why is it important?
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Thinking of Retiring Abroad?
However exciting retiring abroad may sound, it deserves considerable planning.
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Here are 3 steps to take right now that may make a difference if you find yourself suddenly single.
Will You Pay the AMT?
Despite recent tax-law changes, many Americans are expected to pay the AMT this year.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
Sit, Stay, Rollover: A Guide to IRA Rollovers
If you have a 401(k) with a former employer, you may want to consider an IRA rollover.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.