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Newsletters
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Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2026
This article provides 2026 contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.
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What Happens to Your Time Horizon at Retirement?
When entering retirement, investment strategy typically shifts from a single, goal-based fixed time horizon to a multilayered, interrelated series of time periods.
Calculators
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
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Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?
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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.