Understanding Today's Financial Environment
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How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
Capital Gains Tax When Selling Your Home
If your clients are buying or selling a home, use this to help them determine if they qualify for capital gains taxes.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
The Three Keys to a Great Password
Have fun and learn how to craft the perfect password with the help of this highly engaging infographic.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
Understanding Extended Care
Understanding the types of extended care services—and what those services could cost—may be critical.
How Women Can Prepare For Retirement
Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?
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Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
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.
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.
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When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.