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Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Preserving the Value of Your Retirement Plan
Learn how to combat economic uncertainty, market volatility, and rising costs when shaping your retirement plan.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Newly Married
Marriage changes everything, including your insurance needs.
Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.
The Most Overlooked Item of Any Home Improvement
The item most homeowners forget on their home improvement project checklist is insurance.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
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How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
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What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.