Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
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Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
Critical Estate Documents
Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.
White Elephant Inheritance
This article deals with how one might deal with a burdensome inheritance.
Estate Strategies of the Rich and Famous
The examples of famous celebrities underline the need for a clear estate strategy.
What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?
This article examines one's options when receiving a work bonus or other financial windfalls.
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
Inflation and the Real Rate of Return
Learn about the role of inflation when considering your portfolio’s rate of return with this helpful article.
Pickleball in Retirement
Learn about the latest sport to sweep the nation with this informative article.
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.
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Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.