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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.

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.

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Balancing Life in the Sandwich Generation

The day-to-day demands of supporting multiple generations can take a toll, but planning and support might help achieve a workable balance.

Don’t Overlook the Value of Social Security Survivor Benefits

While life insurance might play a central role after the death of a financial provider, Social Security could also offer another important source of income for survivors.

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.

Avoiding Probate with a TOD Deed and TOD Account

In many states, a transfer-on-death (TOD) deed and/or account can help avoid probate without the cost and complexity of a trust.

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