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Calculators

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.

Retirement Portfolio Lifespan

How Long Will Your Funds Last?

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Impact of Inflation

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

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Newsletters

Still Time for Stimulus Benefits

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 offers some short-term tax benefits designed to encourage consumer activity and boost particular sectors of the economy.

The Positives of Negative Correlation

Few asset groups are perfectly negatively correlated, but a portfolio may still be able to benefit from the correlation principle.

Avoid the Timing Trap

Market timing is a risky approach that could have a significant effect on a portfolio’s long-term performance.

Retirement Countdown in a Down Market

The process leading up to retirement should begin years beforehand to help protect portfolio assets in the event that the markets are affected by unfavorable economic conditions.

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