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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 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.

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Investor, Know Thyself: How Your Biases Can Affect Investment Decisions

While traditional economic models assume that people make rational decisions, most humans don’t think like robots. This article summarizes some common biases that can influence financial decisions.

Higher Rates Pressure Borrowers and Some Banks: Is Your Money Safe?

In 2023, large bank failures brought renewed attention to the risks banks take to earn money, the role of the FDIC, and the insurance that covers customer deposits.

The United States Is Older Than Ever Before

The median age of the U.S. population rose to a record high in 2022, a demographic trend that has implications for the economy and government programs like Social Security and Medicare.

Mixing It Up: Asset Allocation and Diversification

This article explains how asset allocation and diversification can work together to help mitigate portfolio risk.

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