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When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

Investment Challenges of the Affluent Investor
Affluent investors face unique challenges when putting together an investment strategy. Make sure you keep these in mind.
When to Self-Insure
Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
Prescription Drug Benefits Under Medicare (Part D)
Do you need to enroll in Medicare Part D? Read this article to learn more about whether you need this coverage
Strategies For Managing Student Loan Debt
Five strategies for managing your student debt.
Financial Aid for Students 101
Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.
Asset Allocation
Consider how your assets are allocated and if that allocation is consistent with your time frame and risk tolerance.
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Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
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.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.