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College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

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ETFs Are Closing the Gap with Mutual Funds

Investor demand for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has increased rapidly over the last decade due to attractive features that set them apart from mutual funds.

Look Out for Observation Care

The use of observation care, during which a patient may be in a hospital room with hospital services but is not officially admitted, has raised concerns for both patients and providers.

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.

Closed-End Funds May Offer Higher Income

Closed-end funds are considered to carry higher risk but may provide a higher income stream than traditional mutual funds holding similar securities.

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