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How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

Bitcoin 101
Bitcoin has emerged as a digital currency that exists virtually, making it different in fundamental ways.

What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
5 Things That Seasoned Travelers Are Doing (That You're Not)
A collection of tips from professional travelers.
Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
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Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The Good Ship IPO
The seas of the market are constantly shifting. Whether the good ship IPO can set sail may depend heavily on the tides.