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Newsletters
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Home Energy Tax Credits
There are two separate federal tax credits available for home installation of certain energy efficient or clean energy property. Learn more.
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Setting a Retirement Savings Goal
Only 51% of workers or their spouses have tried to estimate the savings they would need to live comfortably in retirement. This article offers a simple worksheet to help calculate a savings target.
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Mutual Funds: What’s in Your Portfolio?
Mutual funds offer a convenient way to invest across a wide range of market activity. This article provides an overview of different types of mutual funds in order of typical risk.
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What’s Required of the Executor of an Estate?
Being named as the executor of an estate is generally an honor but settling an estate can be a difficult and time-consuming job. This article provides an overview of typical executor responsibilities.
Calculators
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?