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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 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.

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

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Individual Bonds vs. Bond Funds: What’s the Difference?

Individual bonds and bond funds can both provide an income stream, but there are important differences. This article provides an overview of these two types of investments.

Equity REITs: Is There Room for Real Estate in Your Portfolio?

This article discusses some unique characteristics of REITs, including how they can offer a consistent income stream and why changing interest rates can affect REIT performance.

Saving for College: 529 Plan vs. Roth IRA

529 plans and Roth IRAs can both be used to save for college. This article compares the features of these two saving options.

Housing Market Trends: Are They Helping or Hurting the Economy?

U.S. home values held steady in 2023, even as mortgage rates rose to the highest levels in a generation. What could the current state of the housing market mean for the broader U.S. economy?

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