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Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.
TIPS for Inflation
If you are concerned about inflation and expect short-term interest rates may increase, TIPS could be worth considering.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss
Job loss can shake both finances and confidence, reassessing your retirement strategy is key to moving forward with clarity.
The Many Ways to Measure Inflation
Different inflation indexes may tell different stories. Here's what that could mean for you.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
Understanding ETFs: Building Blocks of Modern Investing
Educational ETF infographic explaining benefits, types & mechanics. Features current statistics and citations.
Who Is Your Trusted Contact?
This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.
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My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
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Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.