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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?
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
What's So Great About a Rollover?
Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.
The Pros and Cons of Banking Your Money
The Pros and Cons of Banking Your Money
Preparing for the Expected
You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.
Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You
The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.
Choose Your Own Retirement Adventure
Retirement is one of the greatest adventures you’ll have. Which retirement adventure will you choose?
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What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
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Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.