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Retirement Plan Early Distribution

Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

Federal Income Tax

This calculator can help you estimate your annual federal income tax liability.

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

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HOT TOPIC: The Personal Saving Rate: What It Doesn't Mean to You

The term "personal saving rate" can be misleading. It doesn't define "saving" in the same way that most people do. What should the personal saving rate mean to you?

Variable Annuities Add Guarantees

Investors who would rather not choose between a guaranteed income and above-average investment gains may want to consider variable annuities with living benefit guarantees.

Fixed Annuities May Offer Stability

A source of guaranteed income may help remove some of the uncertainty associated with retiring when the financial markets are fluctuating.

Interest Rates: Be Ready for Anything

There is a strategy to help bondholders limit the risk of continued low rates and put them in a position to benefit if the rates go higher.

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