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Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person
Business owners may be able to protect themselves from the financial consequences of losing a key employee.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.
Understanding the Basics of Medigap Policies
Important as it is, Medicare does not cover the full range of health-care expenses you may experience in your golden years.
How Financial Advisors Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
Good Health is Good Business
Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.
Get Paid for Going Green
Those looking into environmentally minded home modifications may get a boost from Uncle Sam’s tax incentives.
Does Your Child Need to File an Income Tax Return?
When your child has income, there’s a good chance that he or she will need to report it and pay taxes.
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Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
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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
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations? Here are three tips.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?