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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.

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

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Market Measures: Beyond the Dow

In addition to the better-known Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 stock indexes, this article provides an overview of some stock indexes that are commonly used as benchmarks.

What’s Your Real Return?

While investors typically look at the nominal return on their investments, it’s important to understand the real return in order to target financial goals.

Can Home Improvements Lower Your Tax Bill? It Depends

Most home improvements are not tax deductible, but certain types of projects might help reduce your tax burden in other ways.

Watch for These Hazards on the Road to Retirement

The road to retirement is typically not a smooth ride. This article looks at five potential risks that can slow progress along the way.

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