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Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.

Making Sense Of A Home Warranty
Understanding the value of a home warranty.

Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
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My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
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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.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World
Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?