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Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

Mortgage Acceleration

This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.

College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

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Small Business: Coping with the End of De Minimis Imports

Small businesses must now pay duties on low-value goods they could previously source inexpensively from China and elsewhere.

Don’t Overlook the Value of Social Security Survivor Benefits

While life insurance might play a central role after the death of a financial provider, Social Security could also offer another important source of income for survivors.

Closed-End Funds May Offer Higher Income

Closed-end funds are considered to carry higher risk but may provide a higher income stream than traditional mutual funds holding similar securities.

Important Tax Breaks for Pass-Through Businesses

Some owners of pass-through businesses may be able to deduct up to 20% of their qualified business income and/or take generous deductions for investing in qualified property.

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