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Counteracting Capital Gains with Tax-Loss Harvesting
You may have heard the phrase "tax-loss harvesting." A financial professional may be able to provide some guidance.
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If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
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Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
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Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.
Retirement & Rising Costs: Managing Inflation Risk
Inflation affects every retiree. Discover smart ways to manage rising costs and keep your retirement plan on track.
Retirement Realities
Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky.
Financial Aid for Students 101
Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.
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Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
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See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
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What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.