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Only 51% of workers or their spouses have tried to estimate the savings they would need to live comfortably in retirement. This article offers a simple worksheet to help calculate a savings target.
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Muni bonds and tax-exempt funds have long been a mainstay in the portfolios of income-focused investors who want to manage their tax burdens.
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.
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.