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U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
How Boomers and Millennials Differ
The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
Alternative Investments - Going Mainstream
Alternative investments are going mainstream for accredited investors. It’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?
You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?
Simple Strategies for Tax-Intelligent Cash Flow
Looking to minimize taxes? Learn how understanding cash flow can help you keep more of your money and work toward your goals.
Managing an Inheritance
A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated.
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What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
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The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
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.
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.