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Newsletters
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HOT TOPIC: ‘Tis the Season for Tax-Friendly Giving Strategies
Donating to charity can make a difference at any time of the year. But taking a strategic approach, possibly as part of your year-end tax planning, could offer tax benefits and potentially increase your ability to give. This article provides an overview of various tax-advantaged giving strategies.
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What’s Your Retirement Dream Elevator Pitch?
How do you see your retirement? This article provides some guidelines to help you develop a well-defined retirement vision.
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IRA Strategies: After-Tax Money and the Pro-Rata Rule
The pro-rata rule determines how much of a traditional IRA distribution is taxable. Read this article to learn how the rule is applied.
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Baseball Lessons That Might Help Change Up Your Finances
Learn some lessons from America’s favorite pastime that may inspire you to take a fresh look at your finances.
Calculators
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Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
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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.
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.