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YOUR FINANCES
Calculators for Real Life
Are you saving enough for retirement? How much life insurance do you need? Our calculators can help you manage your money at every stage of your financial life.

In the July issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance we explore a number of financial moves that make sense for a variety of life-altering events. Below are some additional resources to help you adjust to a dozen stages, from a first job to retirement.

First job

Ten Job Hunting Myths
Max Out Your 401(k)
Insurance Everyone Needs

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Which job is better for you?
How does your salary compare?
How do 401(K) salary deductions affect my take-home pay?
How much will my 401(k) grow?
How much should I put in my flexible spending account?

New baby

Nine Financial Moves for New Moms (and Dads)
Why You Need a Will
Life Insurance Made Simple

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What's it worth to reduce my spending?
Can one of you afford to quit?
How much will it cost to raise a child?
What will it take to save for a college education?
What are my college savings options?
Find the best 529 plan for you?

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Job loss

Buying Your Own Health Insurance
Avoid COBRA's Painful Bite
Pursue Your Dream Job
Best Bets for Emergency Funds

Tools
How much should I set aside for emergencies?
What is my return if I sell my stocks now?

Empty nest

Claiming Tax-free Profits from a Home Sale

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Will my cost of living change in another city?
Home prices where you live
How much can you spend for housing?
How much will a new mortgage reduce my taxes?
Survey of state tax burdens

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Marriage

Marriage and Money 101
Ten Questions to Ask Before Saying 'I Do'
Ten Exercises to Help Spouses Stay Fiscally Fit
How to Adjust Your Withholding

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A budget for today and tomorrow
What's my cash flow?
Should I consolidate my debts?
How much life insurance do I need?
What's your FICO score?

First Home

Home Buyer's Survival Kit
The Lowdown on No-Down Home Loans

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How much should I put down on a home?
How much can you spend for housing?
How much can I borrow?
Search for the best mortgage rates in your area?
How much will my payments be?

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Military deployment

Life Insurance Made Simple

Special Savings Plans for Military Families

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How much life insurance do I need?

Saving for retirement when you're 40

An IRA Owner's Manual
Make the Most of Your 401(k)

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Am I saving enough for retirement?
The power of boosting 401(k) contributions
Which will provide the most retirement income?

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Retirement

Why You Need Long-Term-Care Insurance
Where to Put Your Retirement Money
12 Great Places to Retire

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How Will retirement affect my expenses?
Which savings should be used first?

Early retirement

Pros and Cons of Working in Retirement
Land the Job You Want
Other Ways to Increase Cash Flow
Health Savings Account Answers
Finding Health Insurance on Your Own

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How Will retirement affect my expenses?
Which savings should be used first?
Which job is better for you?

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Remarriage

Prenups for the Not so Rich and Famous
Marriage and Money 101
Why You Need a Will

Sandwich families

Create a Plan That Spans Life's Seasons
Living Trust FAQs
Sorting Out a Life
Reversal of Fortune
Master the Financial Aid Process
Family Matters Tax Guide

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