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The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
Budgeting After a Divorce
Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.
Yours, Mine and Ours: Estate Strategies for Second Marriages
Second marriages are a trigger event to revisit any existing estate strategies.
Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
Travel, Without the Baggage
Tips to avoid checking in luggage on your next vacation.
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.
Get Paid for Going Green
Those looking into environmentally minded home modifications may get a boost from Uncle Sam’s tax incentives.
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”
Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.