Understanding Today's Financial Environment
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Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
An Overview of Renter’s Insurance
Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
New Trends Redefine Travel
The latest trends in travel reflect a rich menu of exciting new possibilities.
A Brief History of Estate Taxes
Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.
The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
5 Things That Seasoned Travelers Are Doing (That You're Not)
A collection of tips from professional travelers.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
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5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Stay Safe with a B.O.P. At Your Back
Learn about the advantages of Business Owner Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
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.