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The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
What If Your Kids Decide Against College?
Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.
First Year of Retirement: What to Expect
Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Protecting Your Home Against Flood Loss
Protect yourself against the damage that your homeowners policy doesn’t cover.
The Many Ways to Measure Inflation
Different inflation indexes may tell different stories. Here's what that could mean for you.
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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.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
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.