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College Funding

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

Mortgage Acceleration

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

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.

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Concerned About Cyberattacks? The Threat Is Real

Small businesses that handle potentially sensitive information about customers, employees, or competitors should be proactive about addressing this risk.

HOT TOPIC: What Does a Weaker U.S. Dollar Mean for Your Money?

Consumers and investors might want to consider how the depreciating dollar could impact the economy and their own finances.

HOT TOPIC: Moody’s Downgraded U.S. Debt — Does It Matter?

On May 16, 2025, Moody’s Ratings downgraded U.S. government debt from its highest rating of Aaa to Aa1. This article looks at the reasons for the downgrade and its potential effects.

The Four-Day Workweek: Is It Destiny or a Distant Dream?

Wider use of artificial intelligence is one reason that the prospect of a four-day workweek (with no loss in pay) is now being taken seriously by companies around the world.

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