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Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
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Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
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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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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.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
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.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.