Solon Financial Group

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IRA Eligibility

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

College Funding

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

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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Home Appliance Economics

The prices of new home appliances have declined over the last decade, but repair costs have gone through the roof. Here’s what to consider when facing appliance-buying decisions.

Why Renters Should Have Their Own Insurance

Young renters who are just striking out on their own may not realize that a landlord’s insurance policy typically will not cover the destruction or loss of the tenant’s possessions.

How Savers and Spenders Can Meet in the Middle

Couples with opposite philosophies regarding saving and spending often have trouble finding common ground. This article offers tips on working out financial differences.

Are You Prepared for the High Cost of Dying?

End-of-life care and the death of a loved one not only carry an emotional price tag, but they often impose a substantial financial strain on families.

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