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Newsletters
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Much Ado About RMDs
This article provides an overview of the changes the SECURE 2.0 Act made and a brief explanation of how to calculate required minimum distributions from tax-advantaged retirement accounts.
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Child Care Is a Budget Buster: Take Advantage of These Tax Breaks
A tax credit and/or dependent-care flexible spending account might help offset some of the costs paid for a nanny, babysitter, day care, preschool, or day camp.
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Debit or Credit — What’s the Difference?
This article explains why it may be better to use a credit card for certain transactions, as long as the bill is paid on time to avoid interest charges.
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HOT TOPIC: Can Productivity Keep Driving the U.S. Economy?
This article looks at the importance of productivity to the U.S. economy, possible contributing factors to the recent surge, and the prospects for an extended period of strong productivity growth.
Calculators
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Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?