Financial Guides

Life Events

  • Getting Married (or Divorced): Some Financial Guidelines
  • Getting Married: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Life Insurance: How Much and What Kind To Buy
  • Life Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • How Much Am I Spending?
  • Becoming a Parent: The Financial Considerations
  • Raising a Child: Frequently Asked Questions
  • The “Nanny Tax” Rules: What To Do If You Have Household Employees
  • “Nanny Tax” Rules: Frequently Asked Questions
  • How Much Am I Spending?
  • Your Child’s Education: How To Finance It
  • Saving for College: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Life Insurance: How Much and What Kind To Buy
  • Life Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?
  • Your Child’s Education: How To Finance It
  • Higher Education Costs: How To Get The Best Tax Treatment
  • Saving for College: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Tax Benefits of Higher Education: Frequently Asked Questions
  • How Much Should I Be Saving For College?
  • Your Financial Plan: Getting Started On a Secure Future
  • Budgeting: How To Prepare a Workable Plan
  • Developing a Financial Plan: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Investment Options: Frequently Asked Questions
  • How Much Am I Spending?
  • How Do Taxes and Inflation Impact My Investment Return?
  • How Long Will It Take To Pay Off My Credit Card?
  • Bank Accounts: What To Look and Ask For
  • Bank Accounts: Frequently Asked Questions
  • ATM Transactions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Applying For a Loan: How To Get The Best Loan At The Lowest Cost
  • Getting a Loan: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Loan Questions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Credit Cards: How To Choose – And Use – Them Wisely
  • Credit Cards: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Credit Reports: What You Should Know – And Do – About Yours
  • Credit Reports: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Merchant Credit Card Abuses: What They Cannot Ask You To Do
  • Your Credit Card Rights: What To Do If You Have a Problem
  • Getting Out of Financial Trouble: Steps You Can Take
  • Financial Trouble: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Credit Rating: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Loan Questions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Should I Consolidate My Personal Debt Into A New Loan?
  • What Is The Impact Of Making Extra Payments On My Debt?
  • Should I Consolidate My Personal Debt Into A New Loan?
  • How Long Will It Take To Pay Off My Credit Card?
  • Lawyers: How To Choose The Right One
  • Are You Getting Good Financial Advice?
  • Choosing a Professional: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Homeowner’s Insurance: How To Get The Best Coverage and Value
  • Homeowner’s Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Car Insurance: 10 Cost-Cutters To Save You Money
  • Car Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Life Insurance: How Much and What Kind To Buy
  • Life Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Disability Insurance: What To Look For
  • Disability Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Disability Benefits: How To Get All You’re Entitled To
  • Long-Term Care Insurance: How To Get The Best Deal
  • Long-Term Care Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Annuities: How They Work and When You Should Use Them
  • Annuities: Frequently Asked Questions
  • How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?
  • The Affordable Care Act
  • Mortgage Alternatives: How To Choose The Right One
  • Refinancing Your Mortgage: When and How
  • Home Equity Loans: How To Shop For The One That Is Best For You
  • Mortgage Lock-ins: Questions To Ask
  • Getting a Loan: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Loan Questions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Financing Questions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Credit Reports: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Credit Rating: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Getting Out of Financial Trouble: Steps You Can Take
  • Financial Trouble: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Should I Refinance My Mortgage?
  • Comparing Mortgage Terms (i.e. 15, 20, 30 year)
  • What Would My Auto Payments Be?
  • Should I lease or buy equipment?
  • Your Retirement Plan: How To Get Started
  • Developing a Financial Plan: Frequently Asked Questions
  • 10 Retirement Saving Tips
  • Social Security Benefits: How To Get The Maximum Amount
  • Social Security Benefits: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Should You Count On Social Security?
  • Annuities: How They Work and When You Should Use Them
  • Annuities: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Investment Options: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Retirement Plan Distributions: When To Take Them
  • Retirement Plan Distributions: How To Take Them
  • Retirement Plan Distributions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Retirement Assets: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Roth IRAs: How They Work and How To Use Them
  • The “SIMPLE” Plan: A Retirement Plan for the Really Small Business
  • Disability Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Long-Term Care Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • IRAs: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Traditional vs Roth IRAs: Frequently Asked Questions
  • How Much Will I Need To Save For Retirement?
  • Social Security Retirement Income Estimator
  • When Should I Begin Saving For Retirement?
  • How Much Can I Contribute To An IRA?
  • Should I Convert To A Roth IRA?
  • What Is My Projected Required Minimum Distribution?
  • Becoming A Millionaire
  • Your Next Car: Should You Buy Or Lease?
  • Buying or Leasing Your Next Car: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Car Insurance: 10 Cost-Cutters To Save You Money
  • Car Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Should I Lease or Purchase An Auto?
  • What Would My Auto Payments Be?
  • Buying a Home: What To Do and How To Do It
  • Buying a Home: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Homeowner’s Insurance: How To Get The Best Coverage and Value
  • Homeowner’s Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Mortgage Alternatives: How To Choose The Right One
  • Mortgages: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Home Mortgage Interest Deductions
  • The Deductibility of Points
  • Refinancing Your Mortgage: When and How
  • Selling Your Home: How To Do It Effectively
  • Selling Your Home: How To Minimize the Tax On the Gain
  • Selling Your Home: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Which Moving Expenses Are Deductible?
  • Planning Your Move: Frequently Asked Questions
  • The Deduction For Real Estate Taxes
  • Should I Refinance My Mortgage?
  • Comparing Mortgage Terms (i.e. 15, 20, 30 year)
  • Estate Planning: How To Get Started
  • Postmortem Letter: How To Prepare It and What To Include
  • Retirement Plan Distributions: When To Take Them
  • Retirement Plan Distributions: How To Take Them
  • Roth IRAs: How They Work and How To Use Them
  • Living Trusts: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Wills: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Your Estate and Taxes: Frequently Asked Questions
  • What Is My Potential Estate Tax Liability?
  • Charitable Contributions: How To Give Wisely
  • Charitable Contributions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Charitable Contributions of Property: Maximizing the Deduction
  • What Records You Must Keep Relating To Your Charitable Contributions
  • Advanced Charity Techniques: Maximizing Your Deduction
  • Charitable Deductions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Fraudulent Charities: How To Protect Yourself
  • Con Artists: How To Spot and Stop Them
  • Fraudulent Charities: How To Protect Yourself
  • Avoiding Scams: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Getting Married (or Divorced): Some Financial Guidelines
  • Getting Married: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Getting Divorced: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Life Insurance: How Much and What Kind To Buy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance: How To Get The Best Deal
  • Disability Insurance: What To Look For
  • Disability Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Disability Benefits: How To Get All You’re Entitled To
  • Social Security Benefits: How To Get The Maximum Amount
  • Social Security Benefits: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Death of a Spouse: Financial Steps You Should Take
  • Death of a Loved One: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Funerals: What To Do At This Stressful Time
  • Postmortem Letter: How To Prepare It and What To Include
  • Retirement Plan Distributions: When To Take Them
  • Retirement Plan Distributions: How To Take Them
  • Retirement Plan Distributions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Social Security Benefits: How To Get The Maximum Amount
  • Social Security Benefits: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Survivors Benefits: A Guide To This Often overlooked Insurance Add-On
  • Your Pension: What You’re Entitled To
  • Reverse Mortgages: How They Can Enhance Your Retirement
  • Tap Your Retirement Money Early and Minimize Penalties
  • Retirement Assets: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Annuities: How They Work and When You Should Use Them
  • Annuities: Frequently Asked Questions
  • IRAs: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Traditional vs Roth IRAs: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Roth IRAs: How They Work and How To Use Them
  • How Much Will I Need To Save For Retirement?
  • Social Security Retirement Income Estimator
  • How Much Can I Contribute To An IRA?
  • Should I Convert To A Roth IRA?
  • What Is My Projected Required Minimum Distribution?
  • When Should I Begin Saving For Retirement?
  • Becoming A Millionaire
  • Saving Money: 10 Major Ways To Increase Your Nest Egg
  • Recordkeeping Guide: How Long You Should Retain Your Records
  • Document Locator System: A Handy Aid For Keeping Track of Your Records
  • Other Situations: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Becoming A Millionaire

Business Strategies

  • Starting a Business? 3 Things You Must Know
  • Form of Business Organization: Which Should You Choose?
  • Business Forms of Organization: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Advantages of Incorporating
  • Incorporating: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Advantages of Limited Liability Companies
  • Limited Liability Companies: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Business Plans: How To Prepare An Effective One
  • Raising Capital: How To Get Money For a Small Business
  • The Home-Based Business: Some Basics You Should Consider
  • Small Business: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Financing Questions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Recordkeeping For Your Taxes: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Choosing a Professional: Frequently Asked Questions
  • How many units do I need to sell to breakeven?
  • Recordkeeping For Your Taxes: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Cash Flow – The Pulse of Your Business
  • Travel and Entertainment: Maximizing the Tax Benefits
  • Travel and Entertainment: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Employee Benefits: How To Handle Them
  • Employee Benefits: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Document Locator System: A Handy Aid For Keeping Track of Your Records
  • The Home-Based Business: Some Basics You Should Consider
  • Financial Planning Tips For Business Owners
  • The “SIMPLE” Plan: A Retirement Plan for the Really Small Business
  • Small Business: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Financing Questions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • How many units do I need to sell to breakeven?
  • What are my business financial ratios?
  • Evaluating Your Market: A Basic Review
  • Pricing Your Products and Services: A Basic Review
  • Marketing and Pricing: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Developing An Advertising Program: A Basic Review
  • Referrals: The Secret to Building a Better Business Faster
  • How To Get Your Customers To Trust You
  • The Nicest Way To Build Your Business
  • Developing a Unique Selling Proposition
  • Uncover Your Business’s Most Valuable Hidden Asset
  • How to Profitably Grow Your Business With Less Stress
  • Raising Capital: How To Get Money For a Small Business
  • How many units do I need to sell to breakeven?
  • Raising Capital: How To Get Money For a Small Business
  • Show Me The Money! Strategies For Securing a Loan
  • Should I lease or buy equipment?
  • What are my business financial ratios?
  • Your Business Succession: How To Plan For It
  • Successfully Pass On Your Family Business To Next Generation
  • Maximize Your Wealth With a Winning Exit Plan
  • What is the value of my business?

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Small Business: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Choosing a Professional: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Employee Benefits: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Recordkeeping: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Travel and Entertainment: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Marketing and Pricing: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Business Forms of Organization: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Incorporating: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Limited Liability Companies: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Buying a Home: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Mortgages: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Homeowner’s Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Selling Your Home: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Planning Your Move: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Developing a Financial Plan: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Investment Options: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Annuities: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Bonds: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Mutual Funds: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Stocks: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Saving for College: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Retirement Assets: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Retirement Plan Distributions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • IRAs: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Traditional vs Roth IRAs: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Social Security Benefits: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Car Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Disability Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Homeowner’s Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Life Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Long-Term Care Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Buying or Leasing Your Next Car: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Getting Married: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Getting Divorced: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Death of a Loved One: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Other Situations: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Credit Cards: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Credit Reports: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Credit Rating: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Financial Trouble: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Financing Questions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Getting a Loan: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Loan Questions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Bank Accounts: Frequently Asked Questions
  • ATM Transactions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Charitable Contributions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Charitable Deductions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Living Trusts: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Your Estate and Taxes: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Raising a Child: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Saving for College: Frequently Asked Questions
  • “Nanny Tax” Rules: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Avoiding Scams: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Tax Saving Strategies: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Recordkeeping For Your Taxes: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Tax Benefits of Higher Education: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Tax Planning For Small Business Owners
  • 7 Biggest Misconceptions Business Owners Have About Their Returns
  • Travel and Entertainment: Maximizing the Tax Benefits
  • 7 Ways To Save Even More Income Taxes
  • The Home Office Deduction
  • Turn your Vacation Into a Tax Deduction
  • Form of Business Organization: Which Should You Choose?
  • Retirement Plan Options For Small Businesses
  • The “SIMPLE” Plan: A Retirement Plan for the Really Small Business
  • Recordkeeping: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Tax Saving Strategies: A Helpful Checklist
  • Tax Saving Strategies: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Travel and Entertainment: Maximizing the Tax Benefits
  • Travel and Entertainment: Frequently Asked Questions
  • The “Nanny Tax” Rules: What To Do If You Have Household Employees
  • “Nanny Tax” Rules: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Higher Education Costs: How To Get The Best Tax Treatment
  • Tax Benefits of Higher Education: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Selling Your Home: How To Minimize the Tax On the Gain
  • The Deductibility of Points
  • Annuities: How They Work and When You Should Use Them
  • Annuities: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Retirement Assets: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Retirement Plan Distributions: When To Take Them
  • Retirement Plan Distributions: How To Take Them
  • Roth IRAs: How They Work and How To Use Them
  • Mutual Fund Taxation: How To Cut The Tax Bite
  • Mutual Funds: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Traditional vs Roth IRAs: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Recordkeeping: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Advanced Charity Techniques: Maximizing Your Deduction
  • Charitable Contributions of Property: Maximizing the Deduction
  • Charitable Contributions: How To Give Wisely
  • Charitable Contributions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Charitable Deductions: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Investment Basics: What You Should Know
  • Investment Options: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Asset Allocation: How To Diversify For Maximum Return
  • Buying On Margin: How It Works and What To Watch Out For
  • Financial Planning Checklist
  • Investment Clubs: What You Need To Know
  • Swap Tactic Lets You Defer Capital Gains Tax
  • Changing Jobs? Don’t Forget Your 401(k)
  • How Brokers Execute Trades: What Every Investor Should Know
  • Investing In Mutual Funds: The Time-Tested Guidelines
  • Mutual Fund Taxation: How To Cut The Tax Bite
  • Mutual Funds: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Stocks: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Bonds: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Penny Stocks: How To Investigate Them and Avoid the Traps
  • Annuities: How They Work and When You Should Use Them
  • Annuities: Frequently Asked Questions
  • 10 Retirement Saving Tips
  • Your Retirement Plan: How To Get Started
  • Retirement Assets: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Developing a Financial Plan: Frequently Asked Questions
  • IRAs: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Traditional vs Roth IRAs: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Roth IRAs: How They Work and How To Use Them
  • How Much Will I Need To Save For Retirement?
  • How Much Can I Contribute To An IRA?
  • Should I Convert To A Roth IRA?
  • What Is My Projected Required Minimum Distribution?
  • How Do Taxes and Inflation Impact My Investment Return?
  • When Should I Begin Saving For Retirement?
  • Becoming A Millionaire

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