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Newsletters
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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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Do You Need to Adjust Your Tax Withholding?
After filing last year’s tax return, it may be a good time to adjust income tax withholding. This article explains how to estimate and adjust withholding.
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Where Will You Live as You Grow Older?
Many people would rather not think about the consequences of aging in general, much less that they might eventually need to rethink their living situation.
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Roth 401(k) News: Is It Time to Rethink How You Save for Retirement?
High-income participants will not be allowed to make pre-tax catch-up contributions to a traditional 401(k) or similar plan starting in 2026, but they will be able to contribute to a workplace Roth.
Calculators
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?