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Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Understanding Money Market Funds
Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.
The Most Overlooked Item of Any Home Improvement
The item most homeowners forget on their home improvement project checklist is insurance.
Financial Aid for Students 101
Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
Retirement Realities
Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky.
Understanding Extended Care
Understanding the types of extended care services—and what those services could cost—may be critical.
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How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.