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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.

College Funding

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

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

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A Pension Strategy That May Boost Your Income

A strategy called pension maximization may enable a married pensioner to elect the higher payments of a single-life annuity while also providing for the spouse’s financial future.

Thinking of Selling Your Home? Don’t Be Surprised by Capital Gains Taxes

This article explains the basics of capital gains taxes when selling a home.

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.

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.

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