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Tax Planning Primer for the Self-Employed
Avoid overlooking your tax obligations before it's too late with this guide that gets down to the nitty-gritty aspects of tax planning.

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Planning for the Future

Set Sights on Diversification
As the dollar declines, set your sights on diversification.

Attracting Success in the New Year
Letting go is a resolution that will save you time, money and heartache in the long run.

Socking It Away for Your Kids’ Future
Our personal finance expert offers an overview of your options for paying for your kid’s college years.

An IRA Primer
Everything you ever wanted to know about individual retirement accounts

It's Not Too Late to Save for Retirement
A defined benefit plan can supercharge your savings and reduce your taxable income.


Investment Basics

Are You Cut Out for Stock Investing?
If your investments are losing money or just gathering dust, it's time to figure out what's wrong. Take the following quiz to determine where you are as an investor.

7 Principles of Successful Investing
Strategies to help you navigate the financial waters and plan for the future

Who Should Buy Variable Annuities?
Find out if you should be investing.


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Real Estate Opportunities
Get in on the next real estate boom, and grow by investing.

A New Twist on Index Funds
A new twist on an old concept shakes up the index fund universe. With some research and observation, it could work for you.

Free Stock Trades for All
Brokerages offering free stock trades are nothing new, but thanks to one online upstart, the concept just might take flight.

Checking Out Online Investment Advice
Finding credible investment advice in the endless supply online can be a daunting task. Here’s how to get started.

Get Off the Holiday-Spending Carousel!
Are your holiday costs out of control? Here are 8 rules to follow to help you have a financially sane, stress-free holiday season.

10 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score
Strategies you can implement now to start cleaning up your credit report and boosting your credit score.

Taking the Emotions Out of Investing
Should you let a computer choose your investments?

Saving for College
529 plans swell after rules are eased

5 Tips for Surviving High-Deductible Healthcare
How to make the best of employee-driven health plans

The Four Pillars of Financial Security
Ensure your retirement plans have the proper foundation by strengthening these four areas

Taking Your Annual Financial Pulse
Is it time for your annual financial checkup? Our expert shows you why you need one and what you should be looking for.

Is It Time to Refinance?
With interest rates rising and the surge in home prices slowing down, It's time to rethink how you play the financing game.





Tax Planning Primer for the Self-Employed
Avoid overlooking your tax obligations before it's too late with this guide that gets down to the nitty-gritty aspects of tax planning.

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