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Value vs. Growth Investing
Among stock-market investors there’s long been a debate between those who favor value and those who favor growth.
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
Understanding how capital gains are taxed may help you refine your investment strategies.
Understanding Social Security: 5 Common Myths Explained
Have questions about Social Security? Explore five common myths to better understand your benefits and options.
A Look at Whole Life Insurance
Whole life insurance remains in force as long as you remain current with premiums. Here's how it works.
Budgeting After a Divorce
Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
Understanding how capital gains are taxed may help you refine your investment strategies.
What You Need to Know about Tax-Loss Harvesting
While tax-loss harvesting won't eliminate your taxes, it may offset what you owe on your taxable investment accounts.
How the SECURE Act 2.0 Changed RMDs
Understand how SECURE Act 2.0 affects RMDs and how using a QCD can possibly benefit both taxes and charitable goals.
Spend Purposefully Without Derailing Your Progress
Simple systems can help you spend with purpose year-round, without relying on constant willpower to stay on track.
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Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
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Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
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.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
Your DNA Test
A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.