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Low car lease payments look great, but do you really save money in the end?

Should I Buy or Lease an Auto? This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.

Learn more about whether you need to pay estimated taxes.

You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If… Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.

Being healthy may help your personal finances.

Putting a Price Tag On Your Health Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.

If you want to avoid any potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.

Do You Owe The AMT? If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.

U.S. Service Members should consider taking advantage of programs that are available.

Personal Finance Tips for Military Families Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.

Stocks rallied in May as investors welcomed upbeat Q1 corporate reports and signs of a Goldilocks economy - not too hot, not too cold. The Dow crossed 40,000 for the first time after cooler inflation data raised hopes for a potential rate adjustment.

Monthly Market Insights | June 2024 Monthly Market Insights | June 2024 U.S. Markets Stocks rose in May as investors cheered upbeat Q1 corporate reports and signs that the economy was still strong while not overheating. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.30 percent, while the S&P 500 Index added 4.80 percent. The tech-heavy Nas...

\$100 not spent is more like \$143. Intrigued?

Stop Wasting Money One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.

Could you find acres of diamonds in your own backyard? Watch this video.

Acres of Diamonds In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.

Check out this video on taxes.

The Facts About Income Tax Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

Do you know what all those emojis you keep seeing in your text messages mean? Here's a handy guide.

Mastering Mobile Lingo Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?

Concerned about identity theft? Some things to leave at home.

Please Leave Home Without It Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.

Building a personal may be the highest order of altruism. It can begin with four simple steps.

Building Your Legacy A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.

A home is the single largest financial commitment for most people. What mortgage fits you best?

Choosing a Mortgage Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.

Your home mortgage interest may be deductible. Do you itemize your deductions?

Home Mortgage Deduction Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.

Own a life insurance policy or annuity that is many years old? You may want to consider a trade in.

What Is a 1035 Exchange? 1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.

Looking for the latest tax bracket changes? Use this handy reference guide to save time.

What’s My 2024 Tax Bracket? Check out this handy reference of updated ranges from the IRS in case your designated bracket has changed.

Three steps may make a difference if you find yourself suddenly single.

Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.

The IRS can tax up to 85% of Social Security benefits. It may be possible to manage the tax bill.

Social Security Taxes Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.

Are you overpaying your ? Here’s five overlooked .

Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.

Data breaches are becoming increasingly common in today's digital world. Make sure you're prepared with this helpful checklist of steps to take if you've experienced a breach. Stay informed, change passwords, monitor credit accounts, and more.

Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.

Do you know the risk factors that can lead to cognitive decline?

Avoiding Cognitive Decline Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

10 tips that can head-off marriage money problems.

Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.

Do your kids have the right stuff for college?

Countdown to College Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.

The Consumer Price Index has shown low inflation since '09. Are your prices rising faster?

Historical Inflation This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.

April's stocks took a hit due to rising inflation and mixed economic news, despite a late-month rally fueled by strong Q1 reports from two mega-cap tech stocks.

Monthly Market Insights | May 2024 Monthly Market Insights | May 2024 U.S. Markets Despite a late-month rally, stocks fell in April as investors struggled with a hotter-than-expected inflation report and mixed news about the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 5.00 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declin...

Tax freedom day: the day you begin earning money for yourself.

Tax Freedom Day Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.

Property taxes too high? Here are ways to potentially lower your assessment.

How to Appeal Your Property Taxes For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.

Mortgage lenders consider many personal factors when deciding whether you can afford a home.

How Much Home Can I Afford? With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.

You can help ensure that losing your wallet doesn't turn into something bigger.

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.