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Helpful Content
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
401(k) vs. IRA: What You Should Know
Which is better: 401(k) or IRA? Maybe it shouldn't be an either/or scenario. Let's explore this retirement savings debate.
The Basics of Medicare
Learn all about Medicare basics in this informative and insightful article.
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
Year-End Moves to Optimize Retirement Transitions
Strategic year-end moves to help you prepare your finances and set goals for a successful transition to retirement.
Why Do Renters Have to Save More?
How much more would retirement cost if you owned your home rather than rented? It could actually be several times less.
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What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
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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.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.