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Social Security as we know it has changed dramatically. Many loopholes were phased out, and for those who would not reach 62 years of age by December 31, 2015, the loopholes were eliminated forever. Here are ten facts regarding the current laws.
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This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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