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Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.
How Boomers and Millennials Differ
The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
What's So Great About a Rollover?
Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.
What If You Get Audited?
The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.
Emotional vs. Strategic Decisions
Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion?
Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?
Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
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How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
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Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?