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Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Alternative Investments - Going Mainstream
Alternative investments are going mainstream for accredited investors. It’s critical to sort through the complexity.
The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here’s a quick history lesson.
Medicare Advantage 101
Overview of Medicare Advantage, what’s in them, special rules, and more.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
Teen Drinking and Your Liability
Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.
How Does Your Credit Score Compare?
Have you ever wondered how your credit score compares to the rest of the country? Take a look and see.
Retiree Health Care Coverage Overseas
Retirees traveling abroad need to know that their health insurance travels with them.
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Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
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.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.