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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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Tips to Help Preserve Your Inheritance

It’s important for heirs to consider how a windfall might be used to strengthen their finances now and over the long term.

Wealthy Colleges Face Expanded Endowment Tax

A new tiered tax rate on the endowments of wealthy colleges and universities could affect spending on financial aid, research, and other college programs.

Consider Munis for Tax-Free Income

Higher yields have led to record new issues of municipal bonds in 2024 and early 2025.

Keeping Cool in Volatile Markets

Overreacting to market movements or trying to “time the market” by guessing its future direction can create additional risk that could negatively affect long-term portfolio performance.

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