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What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?

What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?

This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.

Personal Finance Tips for Military Families

Personal Finance Tips for Military Families

Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.

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My Retirement Savings

See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

 

The Big Pause

This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.

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Loss of income from disability has the potential to cause financial hardship. Disability insurance can help.

Trends in Charitable Giving

Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.

Making a Charitable Contribution

There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.

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Here are 5 reasons why you may consider working through retirement.

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Social media may be a modern imperative for businesses looking to grow and build their brand, but it also introduces risk.

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Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.

IRA Income

Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

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Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.

Annuity Comparison

Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

Monthly Budget

Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.

Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You

See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.

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Finding the Balance

The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.

The Wild West of Data Theft

Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.

Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

The Fed and How It Got That Way

Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.

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