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Helpful Content
A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Building a Financially Informed Legacy
Financial legacies are built through education and stewardship. Prepare your family for long‑term wealth decisions.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
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Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
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Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.