Newsletters
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Passive, Active, or Both?
Index funds or traditional actively managed funds: Which approach, or both, is most effective?
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Trusts — Not Just for Estate Taxes
In the past, trusts were often used to avoid estate taxes, but that purpose has become less important for most people with current high exemption amounts. However, a properly constructed trust can serve many other purposes for families of more modest means.
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Bear Market Emotions: Strategy vs. Reaction
Staying disciplined in building a well-constructed portfolio over time can help carry investors through the market’s rough spots.
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Retiring in a Down Market? Don’t Panic
Market volatility makes most investors nervous, but a big downturn can be especially disturbing to those who are approaching retirement or newly retired. This article presents three fundamental concepts that may help investors keep market movements in perspective and maintain their focus on long-term goals.
Calculators
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IRA Eligibility
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
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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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Savings Accumulation
Estimate the future value of your current savings.