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Mortgage Acceleration

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

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.

College Funding

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

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HOT TOPIC: The Fed Lowers Rates in an Economic Balancing Act

This article looks at the Fed’s dilemma in setting monetary policy to address slowing employment with rising inflation, and the potential effects of lower rates on businesses and consumers.

Mega Backdoor Roth: A Tax-Friendly Retirement Strategy for Serious Savers

High earners may not be eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA, but some people can use a workplace plan to save more and create a source of tax-free retirement income.

Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment

The Medicare Open Enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7 and allows various changes related to Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Prescription Drug plans.

Online Shopping in the Tariff Era

Even small online purchases that are shipped from outside the United States must now pass through customs — and are likely to incur duties.

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