According to the survey, they are watching videos, attending webinars, reading blogs and other online commentaries, subscribing to investment services and using online calculators.

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The Web site of American International Group (nyse: AIG - news - people ) subsidiary American General has online calculators to help estimate just how much coverage you need, as well as how much raising a child will cost.

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Many financial planners (and online financial planning calculators) ask folks to pick a certain age to plan towards.

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Many fund companies, including Vanguard Group, offer online tax-equivalent yield calculators.

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For example, something we have pioneered is our family of calculators which allow the online audience to put their own details in to put themselves at the heart of the story, and get a result they can share with friends and colleagues.

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