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Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.

Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.

Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business
To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
Financial Aid for Students 101
Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
The A, B, C, & D of Medicare
Learn about all the parts of Medicare with this informative and enjoyable article.
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Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Understanding the SECURE Act
Explaining the SECURE Act and how the changes affect your retirement strategy.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.