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A Brief History of Estate Taxes
Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.

Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.

Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
New Trends Redefine Travel
The latest trends in travel reflect a rich menu of exciting new possibilities.
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
Understanding the Basics of Medigap Policies
Important as it is, Medicare does not cover the full range of health-care expenses you may experience in your golden years.
Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
Buying Auto Insurance For Teen Drivers
Tips on insuring your teen driver.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.