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This article compares the key inflation measures that economists and investors are watching for signs of easing price pressures.
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.