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  • Rent vs. Buy Calculator

    02-24-2025

    Should you rent or should you buy your home? It takes more than looking at your mortgage payment to answer this question. This calculator helps you weed through the fees, taxes and monthly payments to help you make a decision between these two options.

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  • Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)

    02-21-2025

    Use this calculator to determine your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). The IRS requires that you withdraw at least a minimum amount - known as a Required Minimum Distribution - from some types of retirement accounts annually. 

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  • Credit Card Pay Off Calculator

    02-21-2025

    Use this calculator to see what it will take to pay off your credit card balance, and what you can change to meet your repayment goals.

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  • How a financial professional can help you reach your money goals

    02-04-2025
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    If better financial planning has been a long-term goal for you, you’ve probably run into some common issues along the way: deciding how much you need to save for retirement, balancing debt and long-term goals, and simply covering day-to-day expenses are all common challenges most Americans face.

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  • 4 simple steps to take control of your budget

    02-04-2025
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    If you’re similar to the average person, you probably have a budget that you made years ago sitting in an excel spreadsheet somewhere untouched. 

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  • 457(B) Deferred Compensation Plan

    01-24-2025
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    A 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan may provide you with an opportunity to take advantage of tax-deferred income for your retirement.

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    • Roth 403(b): An opportunity to take advantage of tax-free income in your future

      01-24-2025
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      Looking for more opportunities to save now or reduce your taxable income later during retirement? Contributions to a Roth account provided through your employer’s 403(b) plan may be an attractive option for you.

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      • Could a Roth 457(b) fit in your future?

        01-01-2025
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        Looking to boost your retirement nest egg or reduce your taxable income during retirement? Contributions to a Roth account provided through your governmental employer’s 457(b) plan may be an option to consider.

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        • Your plans for retirement have been thrown off. Now what?

          01-01-2025
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          One of the financial consequences of COVID-19 was that people’s retirement plans were interrupted in various ways.

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        • 403(b) Special Pay Plan

          12-23-2024

          A tax-deferred retirement plan for various forms of special pay such as accumulated sick pay, vacation pay and annual leave.

          If you are entitled to sick pay, annual leave pay and vacation pay, as well as other forms of special pay, your employer’s contribution of these amounts to the Special Pay Plan means you will defer payment of the related federal income taxes until you receive distributions, generally after retirement.

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        • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

          12-18-2024

          The tax advantages, plus plan features and benefits, make a 401(k) plan from Corebridge Financial an ideal way to help accumulate funds for your retirement.

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        • Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

          11-01-2024

          Opportunity to prepare for the future you envision. Pre-tax contributions to an employer’s tax-deferred plan can potentially help reduce your current table income while saving dollars for retirement that otherwise would have gone to pay taxes.

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        • Interactive tools and calculators

          10-25-2024

          Interactive tools and calculators

          Our interactive tools can assist you in your unique financial planning needs. Interactive calculators are made available as self-help tools for independent use and are not intended to provide investment or tax advice, either expressed or implied. 

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          • Roth IRA Calculator

            10-25-2024

            Contributing to a Roth IRA could make a difference in your retirement savings. There is no tax deduction for contributions made to a Roth IRA; 

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          • RMD & Stretch IRA Calculator

            10-25-2024

            The IRS requires that you withdraw at least a minimum amount - known as a Required Minimum Distribution - from your retirement accounts annually;

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          • Retirement Planner Calculator

            10-25-2024

            Do you know what it takes to work towards a secure retirement? Use this calculator to help you create your retirement plan. View your retirement savings balance and your withdrawals for each year until the end of your retirement.

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          • Retirement Contribution Effects on Your Paycheck Calculator

            10-25-2024

            An employer-sponsored retirement savings account could be one of your best tools for creating a secure retirement. It provides two important advantages.

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          • 72(t) Calculator

            10-25-2024

            Internal Revene Code sections 72(t) and 72(q) provide for tax-penalty-free early withdrawals from retirement accounts under certain circumstances.

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          • Retirement Calculators

            10-25-2024

            Interactive calculators

            Our interactive tools can assist you in your unique financial planning needs. Interactive calculators are made available as self-help tools for independent use and are not intended to provide investment or tax advice, either expressed or implied.

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          • Social Security Benefits Calculator

            10-25-2024

            Do you wonder how much you might receive in Social Security? Use this calculator to help you estimate your Social Security benefits. Remember, this is only an estimate. Your actual benefits may vary depending on your actual work history and income.

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          • Estate Tax Planning Calculator

            10-25-2024

            Estate tax planning is very important to preserving your wealth for future generations. Knowing your potential estate tax liability is a great place to start your estate tax plan.

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          • Debt Calculator

            10-25-2024

            Interactive calculators

            Our interactive tools can assist you in your unique financial planning needs. Interactive calculators are made available as self-help tools for independent use and are not intended to provide investment or tax advice, either expressed or implied.

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          • Net Worth Calculator

            10-25-2024

            Your net worth is the value of all of your assets, minus the total of all of your liabilities. Put another way, it is what you own minus what you owe. If you owe more than you own, you have a negative net worth. 

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          • Estate Tax Planning

            10-25-2024

            Interactive calculators

            Our interactive tools can assist you in your unique financial planning needs. Interactive calculators are made available as self-help tools for independent use and are not intended to provide investment or tax advice, either expressed or implied.

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          • Mortgage Loan Calculator

            10-25-2024

            Use this calculator to generate an estimated amortization schedule for your current mortgage. Quickly see how much interest you could pay and your estimated principal balances.

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          • Mortgage calculators

            10-25-2024

            Interactive calculators

            Our interactive tools can assist you in your unique financial planning needs. Interactive calculators are made available as self-help tools for independent use and are not intended to provide investment or tax advice, either expressed or implied.

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          • Savings calculators

            10-25-2024

            Interactive calculators

            Our interactive tools can assist you in your unique financial planning needs. Interactive calculators are made available as self-help tools for independent use and are not intended to provide investment or tax advice, either expressed or implied.

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          • Savings Calculator

            10-25-2024

            Consistent investments over a number of years can be an effective strategy to accumulate wealth. Even small additions to your savings add up over time. This calculator demonstrates how to put this savings strategy to work for you.

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          • Fit for the future
            10-10-2024
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            Life can be full of changes, challenges and opportunities. For every situation, there are ways to cope. Here are a few things to consider when life comes your way.

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          • Should I dip into my retirement savings?
            10-10-2024
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            Many people who have had their income adjusted may be panicking and looking for other sources of cash to pay the bills.

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          • How to build an emergency savings account
            10-10-2024
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            Though many of us will face a significant unexpected expense at some point during our lives, more than half of Americans don’t have the cash or savings on hand* to cover a financial emergency requiring $1,000 or more to resolve.

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          • How to plan financially for starting a family
            10-10-2024
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            The prospect of growing your family may fill your heart with butterflies, excitement, nervousness—or, most likely, all of the above.

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          • Small money moves that make a large impact
            10-10-2024
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            For many of us, setting aside the recommended six months’ worth of expenses in an emergency savings account to protect ourselves and our loved ones can feel daunting.

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          • Roth after-tax vs. traditional pre-tax Calculator

            08-23-2024

            If available in your employer's plan, the 401(k) Roth allows you to contribute to your 401(k) account on an after-tax basis - and pay no taxes on qualifying distributions when the money is withdrawn. 

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          • Roth IRA Conversion Calculator

            08-23-2024

            In 1997, the Roth IRA was introduced. This new IRA allowed for contributions to be made on an after-tax basis and all gains (or growth) to be distributed completely tax-free.

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          • Investment questionnaire - cash, fixed income and equities
            08-23-2024

            Many experts believe that long-term investment success is more a function of how assets are allocated among asset classes rather than the individual securities in which they are invested.

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          • Time vs. Savings Calculator 

            08-23-2024

            Waiting to begin your savings plan can have a huge impact on your results. A delay of even a few years could cost you thousands of dollars. This calculator helps show you how much postponing your savings plan can really cost.

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          • Savings Goals Calculator

            08-23-2024

            What will it take to help reach your savings goals? This financial calculator helps you find out. Enter in your savings plan and view graphically your financial results. Click the report button to get more information about your plan, and what you can do to make sure that it is on track.

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          • College Savings Calculator

            08-23-2024

            Saving for your children's education requires a long-term plan. And, like saving for retirement, the earlier you start your plan the better. Use this calculator to help develop or fine-tune your education savings plan. Click the "View Report" button for a detailed look at the results.  

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          • Take steps to boost your savings for the future. 

            08-15-2024
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            Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) offer important advantages over investing for retirement in a taxable account. 

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            • Are you tax savvy?
              03-15-2024
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              If you're like most Americans, taxes take a pretty big bite out of your take-home pay. And for many, the costs keep rising on multiple fronts:

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              • The importance of portfolio diversification
                03-15-2024
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                When it comes to creating an investment portfolio to help you maintain your quality of life during retirement, most experts agree that portfolio diversification is a good option for achieving desired returns while managing risk.

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              • How much per paycheck will go toward your retirement?

                10-18-2023
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                You’ve heard the advice that you should try to contribute as much as possible to your retirement plan, but experts tend to speak in percentages. More important to you is what will be the real-life impact of saving for retirement. 

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              • Your account beneficiary designations could be more important than your will
                10-02-2023
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                Remember the "pinky swears" - the silly promises you made to your friends back in grade school? What if someone came back to you decades later as an adult and expected you to abide by those promises? It's unlikely they would ever prevail in a court of law.

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              • 5 ways to avoid overspending this holiday season
                09-25-2023
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                It’s a given that Americans will spend outside of their typical budget during the holiday season.

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              • 4 ways to help increase your financial literacy
                08-31-2023
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                Finding an employer who cares enough to put together a thoughtful benefits package should be front-of-mind when it comes to deciding which company deserves your valuable services and talents.

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              • How to protect yourself from financial fraud
                07-20-2023
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                No matter your age, it's good to know how to protect your financial accounts. As you get closer to retiring, you may need to tap into them, whether they're set up specifically for funding retirement or used for other purposes, such as a liquid savings or money market account.

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              • Can you prioritize both caregiving and wealth-building?
                07-18-2023
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                Women continue to be the primary caregivers in most families with children, but they are also likely to be important breadwinners for their families. 

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              • How to set financial goals
                07-17-2023
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                Setting a goal is an important prerequisite for accomplishing almost anything. And without setting clear financial goals, some people are likely to spend their lives aimlessly earning and spending, rather than building wealth and achieving a more financially secure life.

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              • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

                02-03-2023
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                The tax advantages, plus plan features and benefits, make a 403(b) plan with Corebridge Financial an ideal way to help accumulate funds for your retirement.

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