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Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?
You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
Do You Owe The AMT?
If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Newly Married
Marriage changes everything, including your insurance needs.
The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds
Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.
A Brief History of Estate Taxes
Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.
The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”
How Insurance Deductibles Work
Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money and give you peace of mind.
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What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.