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Newsletters
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Will You Work Beyond Traditional Retirement Age?
Does your income strategy beyond traditional retirement age include receiving a paycheck? This article looks at the advantages and disadvantages of working later in life.
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Debit or Credit — What’s the Difference?
This article explains why it may be better to use a credit card for certain transactions, as long as the bill is paid on time to avoid interest charges.
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Individual Bonds vs. Bond Funds: What’s the Difference?
Individual bonds and bond funds can both provide an income stream, but there are important differences. This article provides an overview of these two types of investments.
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Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2024
This article presents the IRS’ cost-of-living adjustments for 2024 that affect contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.
Calculators
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.