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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.

Mortgage Acceleration

This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.

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Be Storm Smart: How to Prepare for Extreme Weather

More than a quarter of U.S. homes are exposed to severe or extreme weather risk. While homeowners can’t control the forecast, they can take proactive steps to prepare.

Beneficiary Designations: Who Gets the Money?

It’s a good idea to regularly review beneficiary designations to be sure they are complete and reflect current wishes.

Buying a Condo? Focus on the Financials

Condominiums are generally priced lower than single-family homes, but condo ownership comes with some special costs and financial implications.

Look Out for Observation Care

The use of observation care, during which a patient may be in a hospital room with hospital services but is not officially admitted, has raised concerns for both patients and providers.

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