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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.

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.

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Retroactive Social Security Benefits: A Chance to Turn Back Time

Beneficiaries who postpone claiming Social Security past full retirement age have the option of receiving a lump-sum payment for up to six months of benefits when they finally apply.

Important Tax Breaks for Pass-Through Businesses

Some owners of pass-through businesses may be able to deduct up to 20% of their qualified business income and/or take generous deductions for investing in qualified property.

Location, Location, Location: The Premium Parents Pay for Top Schools

Homes in neighborhoods with access to top schools tend to cost significantly more than a typical home in the surrounding area.

Keeping Cool in Volatile Markets

Overreacting to market movements or trying to “time the market” by guessing its future direction can create additional risk that could negatively affect long-term portfolio performance.

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