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When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
Lots of Variables with Fixed-Rate Mortgages
When selecting a fixed-rate mortgage, a borrower has to determine how many years to finance the loan.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
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Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
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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.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.