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August 28, 2008 @ 10:02 PM

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Lock in Today’s Tax Rates

If you expect that tax rates are going to increase, you might want to consider opening a Roth IRA.

Election Year Antics

As we enter a campaign cycle that is already unlike others we’ve seen, we can expect to see out-of-the-ordinary behavior by everyone from policymakers to Wall Street traders.

Fuel for the Economy

The world has become so dependent on oil that most economies simply could not exist in their present forms without it.

Every Little Bit Helps

IRA catch-up contributions enable investors aged 50 and older to make up ground in saving for retirement, whether they had a late start or just want to sock away more money.

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  • Articles

    Articles

    Educate yourself on a variety of financial topics.

  • Calculators

    Calculators

    A host of financial tools to assist you.

  • Newsletters

    Newsletters

    Timely Newsletters to help you stay current.

  • E-Seminars

    E-Seminars

    Animated presentations to help you learn and decide.

  • Glossary

    Glossary

    Financial terms from A to Z.

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

Impact of Inflation

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

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