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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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It’s Complicated: Inheriting IRAs and Retirement Plans

The SECURE Act of 2019 dramatically changed the rules governing how IRA and retirement plan assets are distributed to beneficiaries.

Consumer Sentiment: Do Americans See Brighter Days Ahead?

Why do policymakers pay attention to how consumers are feeling, and what’s behind Americans’ lack of confidence?

HOT TOPIC: The Fed Finally Cut Interest Rates

The Fed’s first rate cut of one-half percentage point in four years marks a critical juncture for the economy, with significant implications for consumers, businesses, and investors.

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.

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