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Newsletters
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Fixed Annuities: Retirement Income for Now or Later
Purchasing a fixed annuity shifts the risk for future investment returns to the insurance company and could help create a pension-like income stream for retirement.
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New Medicare Rules Tackle Prescription Drug Prices
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 included provisions intended to lower prescription drug costs for Medicare enrollees and slow drug spending by the federal government.
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Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2024
This article presents the IRS’ cost-of-living adjustments for 2024 that affect contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.
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Municipal Bonds: A Tax-Advantaged Way to Put Capital to Work
Muni bonds and tax-exempt funds have long been a mainstay in the portfolios of income-focused investors who want to manage their tax burdens.
Calculators
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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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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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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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Credit Card Debt
How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?