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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.
FIRE Retirement
This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.
Investing for Impact
Learn how to build a socially conscious investment portfolio and invest in your beliefs.
Perception vs. Reality
Learn how to coordinate your retirement accounts like an orchestra to help maximize your retirement strategy.
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.
The A, B, C, & D of Medicare
Learn about all the parts of Medicare with this informative and enjoyable article.
Four Reasons Millennials Need an Estate Strategy
Estate strategies for millennials may sound like less of a concern than retirement, but young adults should prepare now.
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Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.