Waddell & Reed

Waddell & Reed, Inc.
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Capital Gains Taxes

Estimate short-term and long-term federal capital gains taxes

Financial IQ Test

Take this quick quiz to find out your Financial IQ

Loan Payoff

How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?

Home Affordability

Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.

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Income Now or Later

Immediate and deferred fixed annuities are insurance products that could help retirees safeguard some of their nest eggs and provide a steady income stream throughout retirement.

A New Way to Diversify

Exchange-traded funds are unique investments that resemble mutual funds in some ways and behave like stock in other ways.

Note to Self: Check Beneficiary Designations

Outdated beneficiary forms have the potential to cause needless grief and hardship for surviving loved ones who are your intended heirs.

Municipal Haste

Municipal bonds offer an opportunity to earn an income that may be free of federal income tax.

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