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“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.

Mastering Mobile Lingo
Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?

Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations? Here are three tips.
The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
Inflation - Back to the Future
Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.
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.
Variable Universal Life Insurance
Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
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Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.