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Newsletters
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Consider Roth for Tax-Free Income
Roth accounts offer no current-year tax benefit, but they can provide tax-free retirement income.
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Location, Location, Location: The Premium Parents Pay for Top Schools
Homes in neighborhoods with access to top schools tend to cost significantly more than a typical home in the surrounding area.
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Making It Make Sense: The Roth 5-Year Rule
Understanding the Roth 5-year rule is essential to maintaining the tax advantaged treatment of Roth account assets.
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Strategies for Taking RMDs
This article provides an overview of rules, options, and strategies for taking required minimum distributions (RMDs).
Calculators
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.