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Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.
Keep Your Umbrella Handy
Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.
Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
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Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
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.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.