Your Financial Future
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Helpful Content
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your son or daughter is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?
When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
When Life Insurance Becomes Taxable
Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.
Retiree Health Care Coverage Overseas
Retirees traveling abroad need to know that their health insurance travels with them.
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A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
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.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor about changes in your situation.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The Good Ship IPO
The seas of the market are constantly shifting. Whether the good ship IPO can set sail may depend heavily on the tides.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”