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Calculators

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

Disability Income Insurance

How much Disability Income Insurance do you need?

Long-Term Care Self Insurance

Will you be able to afford nursing home care?

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 70.

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Newsletters

How Health-Care Expenses Could Affect Your Retirement Lifestyle

Given the discussion over the future of U.S. health care, is it time to recalculate how much money you will need to pay for medical care in retirement?

The Problem with Investment Gains

Believe it or not, a significant investment gain, especially one from an unexpected source, can pose a risk to your progress toward long-term goals if it's not handled properly.

Patching the Alternative Minimum Tax

The future of the AMT is uncertain, yet it is important to consider the possible effects of the AMT on your tax situation.

A Question of Identity

The Federal Trade Commission estimates that up to 9 million Americans are victims of identity theft each year. Education is the first step to help protect yourself from ID theft. Take this short quiz to see how much you know.

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