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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.

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

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No More Groundhog Day for Your Finances: Time for a Financial Wellness Checkup

Financial habits can repeat themselves, month after month and year after year, until we consciously break the pattern.

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.

Foreign Stocks Outperformed in 2025

Although U.S. stocks have provided a higher return over the past 20 years, foreign stocks outperformed in seven of those years, including 2025.

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.

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