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“Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams to Watch For
Every year the IRS releases its list of tax scams, spotlighting some ways that people try to separate you from your money.
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.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
Lots of Variables with Fixed-Rate Mortgages
When selecting a fixed-rate mortgage, a borrower has to determine how many years to finance the loan.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?
Disability and Your Finances
In the event of an unforeseen accident or illness, disability insurance may be a good way to protect your income and savings.
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
Is Term Life Insurance for You?
Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.
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Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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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.
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.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.