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A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your son or daughter is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
All Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal
Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
Insuring Your Business With a Buy/Sell Agreement
It may help your business be better prepared in the event of the death of a principal or key employee.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?
When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.
Strategies For Managing Student Loan Debt
Five strategies for managing your student debt.
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Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
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.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.