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Making Sense of U.S. Household Net Worth
A look inside the U.S. government's statistics on household net worth.
The Ivory Tower Changes Wall Street
Thanks to the work of three economists, we have a better understanding of what determines an asset’s price.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
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."
Budgeting After a Divorce
Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.
Inventorying Your Possessions
Creating an inventory of your possessions can save you time, money and aggravation in the event you someday suffer losses.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
“Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams to Watch For
Every year the IRS releases its list of tax scams, spotlighting some ways that people try to separate you from your money.
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Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?