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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.

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

Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
Bull & Bear Markets: A Timeline
This helpful infographic will define bull and bear markets, as well as give a historical overview.
Keeping Summer Safe: Pool and Spa Safety Tips
Each year hundreds of children die or are injured in pool accidents. By taking seven steps, you can keep your pool safe.
The Basics of Medicare
Learn all about Medicare basics in this informative and insightful article.
Ways to Supplement Your Medicare Coverage
There are numerous ways to supplement your Medicare insurance coverage. This article helps you explore your options.
Travel, Without the Baggage
Tips to avoid checking in luggage on your next vacation.
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Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.