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Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
Asset and Account Consolidation for Your Estate
Investment account consolidation is important to consider for estate planning.
The Big Little Things: 5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Money
Put measures in place to help you replace a portion of your income if the unexpected happens.
6 Tips on Ways to Spend Your Money for Happiness
Can money buy happiness? Discover spending habits that can increase your satisfaction today and throughout your retirement.
Protecting Your Home Against Flood Loss
Protect yourself against the damage that your homeowners policy doesn’t cover.
Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?
For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.
Who's On Your Financial Dream Team?
On a team, all players count, but some key positions are more critical to success.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
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.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.