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Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
Countering Counterfeit Currency
Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.
Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business
To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.
The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
Password Protection Strategies
Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.
How the Federal Reserve Works
Each day, the Fed is behind the scenes supporting the economy and providing services to the U.S. financial system.
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Newly Married
Marriage changes everything, including your insurance needs.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
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Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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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.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don’t let it be more painful than it has to be.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?