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Helpful Content
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
Emotional vs. Strategic Decisions
Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion?
Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
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IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.