Solon Financial Group

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College Funding

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

IRA Eligibility

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

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

Mortgage Acceleration

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

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The College Landscape in 2026

The world of higher education is constantly evolving. Here are some key updates for 2026.

Cash Balance Plans Help Some Business Owners Supersize Retirement Savings

These plans have generous contribution limits that increase with age, which may allow high-income business owners to catch up on retirement savings and significantly reduce their taxable incomes.

Understanding the “No Tax on Tips” Deduction

In 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act established a temporary federal tax deduction to help reduce the tax liability of certain tipped workers.

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.

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