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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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A Critical Combo: Life Insurance with Long-Term Care Benefits

Although long-term care insurance is typically a “use-it-or-lose-it” proposition, these alternatives can help pay for care if it’s needed or provide a death benefit for beneficiaries if it’s not.

Beware of These Life Insurance Beneficiary Mistakes

Naming a life insurance policy’s beneficiaries should be a relatively simple task, but there are some situations that can lead to unintended and adverse consequences.

Could There Be a Shift from Growth to Value?

While growth stocks have dominated the market for the last two decades, some analysts believe there could be a shift to value stocks, which have outperformed for much of the market’s history.

Indexed Annuities: Potential for Growth with Some Downside Protection

This article provides an overview of indexed annuities.

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