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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."
Women on the Rise
Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.
Types of Stock Market Analysis
Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
How Women Can Prepare For Retirement
Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
Teen Drinking and Your Liability
Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.
A Look at Diversification
Diversification is an investment principle designed to manage risk, but it can't prevent against a loss.
Dog Bites Neighbor. Now What?
Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?
Making a Charitable Contribution
There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.
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How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
