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Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing 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 Acceleration

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

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HOT TOPIC: Soft Landing or Delayed Recession?

This article looks at the current state of U.S. economic activity and the prospects for continued growth as higher interest rates work their way through the economy.

HOT TOPIC: International Investing: The Diverging Fortunes of China and Japan

Investing Internationally can help increase portfolio diversification and provide access to opportunities that may differ from those in the United States.

Social Security 101

Social Security is complicated, and the details are often misunderstood even by those who are already receiving benefits.

REITs, Rates, and Income

This article provides an overview of REITs, including how they can offer a consistent income stream and why changing interest rates can affect REIT performance.

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