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Year-End Charitable Gifting and You
This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.
Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List
This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.
Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.
FIRE Retirement
This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.
Glossary of Scam Terms
A helpful glossary of current scams.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
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Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
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Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.