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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.

College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

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HOT TOPIC: Dreaming of Retirement? Consider Maxing Out Your 401(k) in 2025

This article covers the contribution and catch-up limits for workplace retirement plans, including the less-common opportunity to make larger after-tax contributions.

Saving for College: 529 Plan vs. Roth IRA

529 plans and Roth IRAs can both be used to save for college. This article compares the features of these two saving options.

Fixed Annuities: Retirement Income for Now or Later

Purchasing a fixed annuity shifts the risk for future investment returns to the insurance company and could help create a pension-like income stream for retirement.

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.

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