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Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
What to Expect in Your First Year of Retirement
A visual comparison showing how daily life, income, and routines often shift during the first year of retirement.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Emotional vs. Strategic Decisions
Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion?
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?
Does Your Child Need to File an Income Tax Return?
When your child has income, there’s a good chance that he or she will need to report it and pay taxes.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
First Year of Retirement: What to Expect
Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.
A Look at Whole Life Insurance
Whole life insurance remains in force as long as you remain current with premiums. Here's how it works.
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IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
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Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?
The Other Sure Thing
A new LIMRA study shows that 40% of Americans believe the death of a primary wage earner would cause financial challenges.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
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.