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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Strategies to Defend Purchasing Power Across Generations
Keep your wealth working by preserving purchasing power over time.
Managing the Risk of Outliving Your Money
Steps to help you sustain and grow your retirement savings.
Global vs. International: What’s the Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
How the SECURE Act 2.0 Changed RMDs
Understand how SECURE Act 2.0 affects RMDs and how using a QCD can possibly benefit both taxes and charitable goals.
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
Understanding how capital gains are taxed may help you refine your investment strategies.
A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
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Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
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The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.