Naming a life insurance policy’s beneficiaries should be a relatively simple task, but there are some situations that can lead to unintended and adverse consequences.
Receiving an inheritance might promote spending without planning, but it’s not wise to make hasty decisions. This article provides suggestions that could help manage an inheritance.
Purchasing a fixed annuity shifts the risk for future investment returns to the insurance company and could help create a pension-like income stream for retirement.
This article provides an overview of four estate planning documents that almost everyone should have: a durable power of attorney, a medical directive, a will, and a letter of instruction.
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.