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Newsletters
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Fine-Tuning with Sector Funds
The stocks in the S&P 500 are classified by 11 sectors, each of which responds differently to market conditions.
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Medicare or Medicaid?
It’s easy to confuse Medicare and Medicaid, but there are important differences between the programs.
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New Auto Loan Interest Deduction Explained
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides an annual deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on qualifying new auto loans, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.
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HOT TOPIC: Pressure at the Pump: Will High Gas Prices Shake the U.S. Economy?
This article looks at why gas is so expensive, what it might take to stop the upward trend, and the potential effect of high gas prices on consumers and the broader economy.
Calculators
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Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?
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Retirement Portfolio Lifespan
How Long Will Your Funds Last?
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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Retirement Plan Early Distribution
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.