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Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.

Crowdfunding—Capital for the 21st Century
Crowdfunding continues to gain momentum as more people search the Internet for financing and fundraising alternatives.

When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Insuring Your Business With a Buy/Sell Agreement
It may help your business be better prepared in the event of the death of a principal or key employee.
Thinking of Retiring Abroad?
However exciting retiring abroad may sound, it deserves considerable planning.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
Women and Financial Strategies
Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
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Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations? Here are three tips.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.