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Attention Estate Executors: Do you know about the Alternate Valuation Date?

Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date.

This time of year, you may hear the phrase "tax-loss harvesting." Before moving ahead, it's best to get some guidance from a financial professional who is familiar with the strategy.

Counteracting Capital Gains with Tax-Loss Harvesting You may have heard the phrase

How long will it actually take to pay off that credit card? See the timeline and total interest costs—then decide if you want to speed things up.

Credit Card Payoff Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

Understanding credits and deductions is one of the critical building blocks to making the tax code work for you.

How to Make the Tax Code Work for You When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.

Check out this informative video on bull and bear markets to better understand how the stock market works!

Bull and Bear Go To Market Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!

15 years or 30? The mortgage term you choose matters more than you might think. Compare your options and see what works best for your situation.

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The savings rate is the government’s estimate of how much U.S. households are saving.

U.S. Personal Savings Rate What can be learned from the savings rate?

FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how?

Understanding FDIC Insurance FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.

Three tips for giving smart from the heart.

Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?

Ever wondered what ETFs are (and no, we're not talking about electronic transfers)? Check out this simple guide that breaks down everything you need to know about this popular investment option!

Understanding ETFs: Building Blocks of Modern Investing Educational ETF infographic explaining benefits, types & mechanics. Features current statistics and citations.