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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.

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.

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HOT TOPIC: The Iran War, the Economy, and Your Portfolio

This article looks at the economic impact of the war with Iran, including rising oil and gas prices and the potential effects on inflation, investments, and the broader economy.

Locked Out? How to Break Into Today’s Housing Market

Homeownership can still be an attainable goal, but it may take more planning, flexibility, and creativity than it did in the past.

New Auto Loan Interest Deduction Explained

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides an annual deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on qualifying new auto loans, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.

HOT TOPIC: The Shutdown is Over: What Now?

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.

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