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Avoiding Probate with a TOD Deed and TOD Account

In many states, a transfer-on-death (TOD) deed and/or account can help avoid probate without the cost and complexity of a trust.
Strategies for Taking RMDs

This article provides an overview of rules, options, and strategies for taking required minimum distributions (RMDs).
HOT TOPIC: Social Security and Medicare: The Clock Is Ticking

According to this year’s Trustees report, Social Security recipients might face a benefit cut in 2034 unless Congress acts soon to strengthen the program.
Taxing Social Security Benefits: Clearing the Confusion

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act did not change the rules for taxing Social Security benefits, but it did create a new deduction for seniors that could help reduce their tax burden.

LTCI Cost of Waiting

Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.
Taxable Equivalent Yield

Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.