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Strengthen your relationship and financial future by planning together. Learn why couples should align on budgeting, emergency savings, retirement goals, and lifestyle planning to avoid financial stress and build lasting security.
2/16/2016
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Learn how to gift assets to loved ones tax-efficiently. Explore annual gift limits, tax-free strategies for education and medical expenses, and smart ways to avoid gift taxes.
12/22/2015
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Is saving 10% of your income enough for retirement? Learn why experts now recommend saving 15–25%, how to start early, live below your means, and build long-term financial security.
12/13/2015
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Choosing between single-life pension benefits and joint-and-survivor options? Learn why life insurance may not be the best substitute for spousal protection and how to make informed retirement decisions.
11/4/2015
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Learn how to align your investment risk with your goals and time horizon. Discover strategies to calculate your needed rate of return and build a balanced portfolio.
10/4/2015
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Perhaps the most confusing element in a financial plan is the estate plan. From the complex legal documents to the challenges of maximizing the legacy left to your heirs, it can be hard for many people to fully wrap their heads around what’s needed in their estate plan.
9/29/2015
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Just starting your career? Learn six smart financial tips—from budgeting and debt management to investing and insurance—to build a strong foundation for your future.
9/14/2015
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Worried about rising college costs? Learn how higher education still pays off with increased lifetime earnings, financial independence, and smart savings strategies like 529 plans. Discover the long-term financial benefits of degrees and alternatives like trade schools.
9/1/2015
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Struggling to reach your financial goals? Discover practical strategies like setting small milestones, automating savings, and prioritizing what matters most to stay on track and achieve lasting success.
8/18/2015
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When choosing which types of investments to use, you’ll almost certainly be faced with the question of choosing between active and passive management. Active management seeks to outperform the market by finding inefficiencies in the market. Passive management strives to replicate a certain relevant benchmark. Instead of looking to beat the market, passive management looks to replicate the market while keeping costs down.
8/4/2015