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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.

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.

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Playing Fair: New Consumer Protections for Airline Passengers

Thanks to a new federal law and rules issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, airline passengers could have extra consumer protections.

Fine-Tuning with Sector Funds

The stocks in the S&P 500 are classified by 11 sectors, each of which responds differently to market conditions.

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.

HOT TOPIC: AI Expectations Underpin the Economic Outlook for 2026

This article discusses economic forecasts for 2026 and the trends that are influencing them, including surging AI investment.

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