Understanding Today's Financial Environment
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Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
The Basics of Medicare
Learn all about Medicare basics in this informative and insightful article.
Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples
Learn how to maximize your tax and estate strategy as a married member of the LGBTQ+ community.
A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your child is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.
What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?
This article examines one's options when receiving a work bonus or other financial windfalls.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
Keep Your Umbrella Handy
Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
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Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
The Other Sure Thing
A new LIMRA study shows that 40% of Americans believe the death of a primary wage earner would cause financial challenges.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.