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Newsletters
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SECURE 2.0 Makes It Easier to Give and Receive
The SECURE 2.0 Act modified the rules for qualified charitable distributions to allow funding a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust from an IRA.
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Tax-Loss Harvesting Offers Chance at Silver Lining
Stock market downturns can be rough on a portfolio’s bottom line, but selling losing investments may offer the potential to reduce an investor’s tax liability.
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Leave a Lasting Gift with an Ethical Will
An ethical will, also called a legacy letter, can tell a personal story and communicate beliefs and life lessons to family, friends, or community.
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Most Grocery Shoppers Aren’t Fooled by Shrinkflation
You may have noticed products shrinking in size while prices stay the same or increase. This article includes tips for spotting and reducing the impact of this tricky strategy.
Calculators
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
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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.