Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Newsletters
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Cash Balance Plans Help Some Business Owners Supersize Retirement Savings
These plans have generous contribution limits that increase with age, which may allow high-income business owners to catch up on retirement savings and significantly reduce their taxable incomes.
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Individual Bonds vs. Bond Funds: What’s the Difference?
Individual bonds and bond funds can both provide an income stream, but there are important differences.
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Voluntourism: A Vacation That Makes a Difference
A volunteer vacation offers an opportunity to give back, meet new people who share common interests, and become immersed in a different culture.
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Avoiding Probate with a TOD Deed and TOD Account
In many states, a transfer-on-death (TOD) deed and/or account can help avoid probate without the cost and complexity of a trust.
Calculators
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.