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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.

Mortgage Acceleration

This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

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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.

Read a Good Beige Book Lately?

The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book provides a concise narrative overview of the economy in each of the 12 Federal Reserve Bank Districts and is readily available to the public.

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.

A Mortgage Recast Is an Alternative to Refinancing

When a mortgage is recast, the borrower puts money toward the principal balance of a home loan, reducing the monthly payment.

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