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Preparing for the Expected
You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
Passing Down Financial Values as a Part of Your Legacy
Share money lessons in retirement, update estate plans, and pass down a clear legacy mindset to kids and grandkids.
The ABC’s of Auto Insurance
What kind of auto insurance should you have? Do you know?
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
Understanding Extended Care
Understanding the types of extended care services—and what those services could cost—may be critical.
Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen
This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
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Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
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Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
The Wild West of Data Theft
Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.
Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.